In the Hub and Spoke model of NIMHANS ECHO, NIMHANS serves as the central “hub” of expertise, while various healthcare providers and professionals in remote and rural areas are the “spokes.” The model works as follows: Hub: NIMHANS, being a renowned mental health and neurosciences institution, acts as the central hub of knowledge and expertise. The hub consists of a multidisciplinary team of specialists, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other mental health professionals. Spokes: The spokes are healthcare providers and professionals located in geographically distant and underserved areas. These may include primary care physicians, nurses, counselors, or other healthcare workers who encounter mental health issues in their daily practice but may lack specialized training in mental health.