Did you know? (Mental Health in India)

It is estimated that around 200 million adults in India suffer from some form of mental illness. However, this number may be an underestimate as many cases may go unreported or undiagnosed due to lack of awareness and access to mental health services in the country.

It's difficult to give an exact percentage of the adult population in India that suffers from psychological ailments, as the number may be an underestimate due to lack of awareness and access to mental health services in the country. However, some estimates suggest that around 20% of the Indian population may suffer from some form of mental illness.

Some studies suggest that the prevalence of depression among children and adolescents in India is high. According to a study conducted in 2016, around 13% of Indian adolescents aged 13-15 years suffer from depression. Another study from 2018 suggests that the prevalence of depression in children and adolescents in India ranges from 5-10%, with higher rates among urban populations and females.

It's important to note that these estimates may be an underestimation as mental health issues are often not reported or diagnosed in children and adolescents in India, due to lack of awareness and access to mental health services.

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