Mapping the Continuum of Mental Health Care for Individuals with Acute or Chronic Mental Illness in Udupi District, Karnataka, India: A System Map Approach.

Key Points

• The aim is to examine and map the continuum of mental health care in Udupi, Karnataka, emphasizing policy influences.
• Examined mental health care pathways in Udupi
• Analyzed influences from global, national, and regional policies
• Utilized a system map approach to visualize care processes
• Identified key gaps in mental health care services
• Highlighted the role of community engagement in improving care
• Emphasized the potential of public-private partnerships to bridge service gaps