Mental health is an integral part of health and is more than the absence of mental illnesses. It refers to a broad array of activities directly or indirectly related to the mental well-being, prevention of mental disorders, and treatment and rehabilitation of people affected by mental disorders.

Interventions, focusing on raising awareness of mental health issues and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health, are necessary for addressing the situation.

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According to WHO Report:

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In India, WHO estimates that the burden of mental health problems is of the tune of 2,443 DALYs per 100,000 population , and the age-adjusted suicide rate per 100,000 population is 21.1. It is estimated that, in India, the economic loss, due to mental health conditions, between 2012-2030, is 1.03 trillions of 2010 dollars.

Mental health workforce in India (per 100,000 population) include psychiatrists (0.3), nurses (0.12), psychologists (0.07) and social workers (0.07).

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7.5% are suffering from depression. There are others like anxiety disorders, stress, OCD, PTSD etc.

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According to NIMHANS(Bengaluru)

One in every 20 persons is suffering from depression

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Nearly half of the people suffering from depression hail from South-east Asia and Western Pacific region.

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So, let's first understand what they are.
 

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