For the past 20 years, Geeta* tried everything to cure her son.
She sold precious family ornaments and her prized gold chain. She took him to faith healers, temples, and astrologists across India.
The interveners
Trusted in the communities they serve, India’s women health activists are making a difference in getting help for people stigmatized for mental health problems. Yet, as Sophie Cousins reports, the challenge remains vast.
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