Gundi, MSharma, S2025-05-092025-05-092024-09Gundi M, Sharma S. Public health perspectives on mental health: Reflections from teaching. Indian Journal of Medical Ethics. 2024 Sep; 9(3): 241-2440975-56910974-8466https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/244859The mental health discourse in India has been primarily viewed through a biomedical lens that often overlooks the cultural context and social inequalities. To ensure equitable access to preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative mental healthcare, India needs practitioners who combine a social perspective with an empathetic approach. To address this need, we designed a course titled "Critical Perspectives on Mental Health" that aims to introduce the relevant perspectives and community based approaches to mental health. In this article, we share our reflections on designing this course and facilitating it in the form of a post graduation programme.mental healthpublic healthteaching reflectionspedagogyinclusive learningJournal ArticleIndiaFaculty, School of Development, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru 562125, INDIAFaculty, School of Development, Azim Premji University, Bhopal 462010, INDIA.