Mental health is an integral part of our overall health. It is the foundation for well-being and effective functioning of individuals.
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India, home to one of the largest populations in the world, faces unique challenges in addressing mental health issues.
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WHO estimates that the burden of mental health problems in India is 2443 disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) per 10,000 population.
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WHO data further highlights that the age-adjusted suicide rate per 100,000 population is 21.1.
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The economic loss due to mental health conditions, between 2012-2030, is estimated at $1.03 trillion.
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For the first time ever, the Economic Survey 2023-24 tabled by the finance minister talked about mental health, its significance and implications.
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As per the National Mental Health Survey (NMHS) 2015-16, 10.6 per cent adults in India suffered from mental disorders.
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Meanwhile, treatment gap for mental disorders ranged between 70 per cent and 92 per cent for different disorders.
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The prevalence of mental morbidity was higher in urban metro regions (13.5 per cent) as compared to rural areas (6.9 per cent) and urban non-metro areas (4.3 per cent).