Measurement-Based Care Platform for Indian Mental Health Clinicians
Aligned with the Mental Healthcare Act 2017 and NIMHANS outcome monitoring standards. 103+ validated assessments including PHQ-9 and GAD-7, validated for use with Indian populations by primary health care workers. INR pricing. Designed for DMHP centres, private psychiatric practices, and hospital OPDs.
Built for Indian Mental Health Services
Designed around the Mental Healthcare Act 2017, NIMHANS standards, and the clinical tools Indian psychiatrists, psychologists, and counsellors already use.
Mental Healthcare Act 2017 Aligned
The Mental Healthcare Act 2017 (MHCA) established rights-based mental health care in India and mandates outcome monitoring and quality standards for mental health establishments. HiBoop's session-level measurement workflows support MHCA compliance for licensed establishments, DHSPs, and private practitioners registered under state mental health authorities.
PHQ-9 & GAD-7 Validated for Indian Use
PHQ-9 and GAD-7 have been validated for use with Indian populations by trained community health workers in primary care settings (Patel et al., Asian J Psychiatr, 2019; PMID 30096447). Both tools are widely used across NIMHANS-affiliated services, DMHP centres, and private psychiatry OPDs. HiBoop automates administration, scoring, and longitudinal tracking for both instruments.
NIMHANS & DMHP Outcome Standards
NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences) has championed routine outcome monitoring across India's District Mental Health Programme (DMHP). HiBoop's dashboard supports the session-level assessment cadence aligned with NIMHANS clinical quality improvement frameworks and National Mental Health Programme (NMHP) objectives.
National Mental Health Programme Aligned
India's National Mental Health Programme (NMHP) and the District Mental Health Programme (DMHP) cover all 36 states and UTs. HiBoop supports the outcome measurement and clinical monitoring components of NMHP, from community mental health centres to specialist psychiatric units at teaching hospitals.
INR Pricing — No USD Conversion
All HiBoop subscriptions for Indian practices are invoiced in Indian Rupees. No foreign exchange exposure. GST-compliant invoicing available. Works for sole-proprietor psychologists, partnership clinics, hospital departments, and NGOs operating under FCRA.
RCI & NMC Registered Practitioners
HiBoop supports practitioners registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) for clinical psychologists, the National Medical Commission (NMC) for psychiatrists, and counsellors affiliated with IACP (India), ICAP, and other professional bodies. The platform supports documentation standards for continuing professional development and clinical audits.
Mental health in India
Epidemiological data from national surveys, ministries of health, and peer-reviewed clinical research.
Estimated prevalence of mental disorders in India (million people)
Estimated 197–220 million Indians live with a mental health condition. Treatment gap exceeds 80% — fewer than 1 in 5 receive any care.
Serving Mental Health Clinicians Across India
HiBoop supports psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, counsellors, and DMHP-affiliated services across all major Indian states and metropolitan areas.
Delhi NCR & North India
AIIMS-Delhi affiliated services, private psychiatry, DMHP Delhi
Mumbai & Maharashtra
KEM, Nair Hospital, NIMHANS-affiliated training
Bengaluru & South India
NIMHANS Bengaluru (flagship), SCARF Chennai
Kolkata & East India
Institute of Psychiatry Kolkata, LGBRIMH
All States & UTs
Serving all 36 states and union territories, including telehealth-first practices, NGO-based community mental health services, and FCRA-registered organisations
Why India clinics choose HiBoop
MHCA 2017 Compliant, Outcome-Focused
- PHQ-9 and GAD-7 validated for Indian populations, widely used in DMHP and private practice
- Aligned with NIMHANS and National Mental Health Programme outcome monitoring standards
- Supports Mental Healthcare Act 2017 compliance for licensed mental health establishments
- INR pricing, no USD/GBP conversion on your invoice, GST-compliant
- 103+ validated assessments covering depression, anxiety, PTSD, psychosis, and more
INR pricing & support
Transparent pricing in INR with flexible payment options for clinics of every size.
50+ validated assessments for India clinics
Every tool is validated against India's clinical practice guidelines.
Primary Screens (NIMHANS / DMHP Standard)
- • PHQ-9 (Depression)
- • GAD-7 (Anxiety)
- • PHQ-2 (Ultra-brief screen)
- • SWEMWBS (Wellbeing)
Psychosis & Bipolar
- • PANSS (Psychosis)
- • BPRS (Brief Psychiatric)
- • YMRS (Mania)
- • MDQ (Bipolar Screen)
Child & Adolescent
- • SCARED (Anxiety)
- • SDQ (Strengths & Difficulties)
- • PHQ-A (Adolescent Depression)
- • CRAFFT (Substance Use)
Trauma, Substance & Functioning
- • PCL-5 (PTSD)
- • AUDIT (Alcohol Use)
- • WHODAS 2.0 (Functioning)
- • WSAS (Work & Social)
Grants & funding for India mental health clinics
Federal and provincial funding programs that support measurement-based care implementation.
NIMHANS Digital Academy — Technology Adoption
NIMHANS leads digital mental health capacity building under the National Mental Health Programme. Public mental health establishments and DMHP centres can access technology adoption support through their state nodal agency. Priority given to outcome monitoring, teleconsultation, and quality improvement tools.
iSPOT-MH — Digital Mental Health Innovation
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) and SERB fund digital mental health research and technology innovation programmes. Collaborations between academic institutions, hospitals, and health technology companies are eligible for mental health digitisation grants under SEED and similar schemes.
CSR Mental Health Technology Fund
Indian companies with CSR obligations under Schedule VII of the Companies Act 2013 can direct funds to mental health technology adoption. NGOs, hospitals, and mental health charities receiving CSR funds may use these for evidence-based digital outcome tracking platforms under 'preventive healthcare' and 'mental health' eligible CSR activities.
Resources for India practitioners
Billing guides, compliance documentation, and clinical practice resources.
Clinical practice resources · India
Official bodies, clinical guidelines, and regulatory references. India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HiBoop aligned with the Mental Healthcare Act 2017 in India?
Yes. The Mental Healthcare Act 2017 (MHCA) established rights-based care standards and quality requirements for licensed mental health establishments in India. HiBoop's session-level outcome monitoring workflows support MHCA compliance obligations around treatment planning, quality of care documentation, and patient rights. The platform is suitable for establishments licensed under state mental health authorities and for private practitioners registered with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).
Are PHQ-9 and GAD-7 validated for use in India?
Yes. PHQ-9 and GAD-7 have been validated for use in Indian populations in primary care and community settings. A landmark validation study (Patel et al., Asian Journal of Psychiatry, 2019; PMID 30096447) demonstrated that health workers in Goa could reliably administer PHQ-9 and GAD-7 with acceptable sensitivity and specificity for detecting depression and anxiety. Both tools are widely used across NIMHANS-affiliated services, DMHP centres, and private psychiatry OPDs across India.
What are the pricing options for Indian practitioners?
HiBoop offers INR-denominated pricing with no USD/GBP conversion costs. Solo practitioners and small clinics (1–5 clinicians): ₹4,500–11,000/month. Group practices and clinics (6–20 clinicians): ₹11,000–40,000/month. Hospitals, DHSPs, and NGOs: custom pricing. All plans include onboarding, clinical training, and support. GST-compliant invoices issued for Indian entities.
Is HiBoop suitable for NIMHANS-affiliated and DMHP services?
Yes. HiBoop is designed to support the outcome monitoring standards recommended by NIMHANS and the District Mental Health Programme (DMHP). The platform provides session-level PHQ-9, GAD-7, PANSS, BPRS, and 100+ additional validated tools with automated scoring, trend tracking, and clinical dashboards. This aligns with NIMHANS quality improvement frameworks and DMHP clinical audit requirements.
Which Indian cities and regions does HiBoop serve?
HiBoop serves mental health practitioners across all 36 states and union territories of India, from Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad to Kolkata, Chennai, Pune, and Ahmedabad. Telehealth-first practices, NGO-based community mental health services, and employee assistance programmes are all supported. Platform access is fully digital with no geographic restrictions within India.
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