<h1>National Mental Health Alliance Forms Under Section 8 to Boost Collaboration and Capacity Building Nationwide</h1> A newly formed national mental health alliance in India, comprising 215 member organizations across 33 states and union territories, aims to transform the mental health landscape by fostering cross-sector collaboration and capacity building. Established as a Section 8 not-for-profit, the alliance focuses on integrating mental health with broader developmental issues such as climate, gender, education, and livelihoods, moving beyond a purely biomedical model. It has implemented training programs for mental health professionals, developed multilingual resources, and engaged in community-based initiatives. The alliance also seeks to attract sustained philanthropic investment by promoting transparency and shared learning. This collective approach emphasizes systemic change and shared ownership to improve accessibility, quality, and integration of mental healthcare nationwide.