More psychologist registration is a step towards enhancing the nation’s mental health, fostering well-being, and ensuring access to vital support for individuals in need of psychological care and assistance.
K. Nitika Shivani
Country lacks mental health helplines
Experts say that out of the working mental health help- lines in the country, only a few are equipped with professional counsellors.
Ishika Sharma
Higher male suicide mortality
The ratio of suicide mortality between male and female is 72.5: 27.4, according to a research by Lancet. The research states that around 40 percent of male suicides and 56 percent of female suicides happen at the age 15 to 29 years.
Vishnupriya. R
Battle against drug addiction
India is battling against drug addiction. Government survey reveals 15 million alcohol addicts in India. To raise awareness among youth, the government initiated the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction Scheme, which will allocate funds to the state government for organizing awareness camps.
AmishaMohite
Prevalence of mental illness across the countries
Conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are less common but still have a large impact on people’s lives. People with schizophrenia are prone to premature death, two to three times more than others.
Vandana Batra
Most prevalent mental disorders across the globe
As many as 970 million people are suffering from mental disorders globally. Females constitute 52.4 percent of this number. Depressive and anxiety disorders are almost 50 percent more common among women than men.
Steffy Maria Paul
Mental health in workplace
According to a study by Deloitte, more than 80 percent white collar workers reported being affected by mental health issues such as depression, emotional exhaustion or burnout, irritability or anger, sleep issues, and anxiety. Workplace was found to be the top stressor (49 percent) due to reasons such as deadlines, heavy workloads, poor team cultures, and lack of recognition and job satisfaction, which was worsened by the pandemic.
Ashna Mariam George
Budgetary allocation for mental health insufficient, says stakeholders
Apart from the directly allocated funds to (MoHFW), some funds allocated to the Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is also used for mental health expenditure.
Arunima Pal
Mental wellness among India’s school students
The Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations of Education, part of the National Council of Educational Research and Training, conducted a survey of 3,79,842 school students in September 2022 to determine their mental well-being. The students studying at middle and secondary school levels were from different schools (both public and private) across the country.
Mansi Jagani
India’s Battle with Mental Health Stigma
India, with a population of over one billion, faces a significant mental health challenge. Despite sympathy, many harbor fear, hatred, anger, or indifference toward those with mental illness, underscoring the pervasive stigma in society. Unfortunately, stigma and limited awareness deter 88-90 percent from seeking help.
