Shortage of psychiatric social workers grips mental healthcare system in Kerala’s govt. hospitals

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There is a shortage of psychiatric social workers in Kerala’s government hospitals, with many authorized posts vacant, adversely affecting mental healthcare services. Eight out of 15 sanctioned posts under the DHS and three out of four under the Directorate of Medical Education remain unfilled.

‘’Eight of the 15 sanctioned posts under the DHS and three of the four posts under the Directorate of Medical Education remain vacant’