Mental health: An invisible epidemic |
Mental health has long been a subject no one likes to talk about. It exists, but remains wrapped in silence. According to data from the National Mental Health Survey (NMHS), about 10.6 per cent of adults in India — translating to over 150 million people — are currently living with one or more mental health disorders requiring intervention. This is not just serious but alarming, as it affects the social and economic fabric of the country. It often leads to serious crimes and a drop in efficiency at the workplace, not to mention the trauma endured by family members and loved ones. Unfortunately, mental illness is rarely treated adequately due to the stigma attached to it.
In a long-overdue step, the Indian government has relaunched the National Mental Health Survey........