The article emphasizes the importance of addressing cultural dynamics in providing mental health services in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) by prioritizing local population and cultural needs through political will, strengthened legislation, improved resource allocation, strategic organization, integrated packages of care underpinned by professional communication and training, and involvement of patients, informal carers, and the wider community in a therapeutic capacity. This article was authored by Shanaya Rathod, Narsimha Pinninti, Muhammed Irfan ,and others.
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