1 In 10 Indians Has Mental Health Issues, Less Than 25% Getting Treatment
One in 10 Indians above the age of 18 has mental health issues, revealed the National Mental Health Survey report on Monday. The survey, commissioned by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and carried out by the Bengaluru-based National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), was conducted in 12 states. It saw participation of 40,000 Indians, making it the world's second largest mental health survey.
