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India faces significant challenges in addressing mental health issues among its population. WHO’s report states that 7.5% of Indians suffer from mental illnesses and 4.5% suffer from depression (which is around 56 million). Another battle in India, when it comes to mental illness, is the fact that people with mental illness are more likely to turn to priests and religious persons for treatment rather than actual medical doctors. Research shows that the treatment gap for all mental disorders is 60% and nearly 80% of people will mental illness did not receive any medical treatment mostly because of societal stigmatization of mental illness. Stigmatization affects all age groups, regardless of their economic situation. In the case of minors who experience symptoms of mental illness, treatment is often unavailable because they need the approval of family members which is hard to acquire because association with mental illness can bring “disgrace” to the family. Some of the key issues include:

Stigma: Mental illness is still stigmatized in Indian society, which prevents many people from seeking help or disclosing their condition. Many people with mental illness are viewed as being weak, and families may feel ashamed or embarrassed to discuss their loved one's condition.

Lack of Awareness: There is still a lack of awareness and understanding about mental health among the general population. This can result in a delay in seeking help, misdiagnosis, or inadequate treatment.

Shortage of Mental Health Professionals: There is a significant shortage of mental health professionals in India, with only one psychiatrist for every 400,000 people. This makes it difficult for people to access quality mental health care.

Limited Resources: Mental health care in India is often underfunded and resources are limited. This means that many people do not have access to affordable or adequate mental health care.

High Prevalence of Mental Illness: India has a high prevalence of mental illness, with an estimated 7.5% of the population affected by some form of mental illness. This places a significant burden on the country's health care system.

Lack of Integration: Mental health care is often not integrated into primary care in India. This means that many people may not receive a timely diagnosis or appropriate treatment.

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-|Description=India faces significant challenges in addressing mental health issues among its population. WHO’s report states that 7.5% of Indians suffer from mental illnesses and 4.5% suffer from depression (which is around 56 million). Another battle in India, when it comes to mental illness, is the fact that people with mental illness are more likely to turn to priests and religious persons for treatment rather than actual medical doctors. Research shows that the treatment gap for all mental disorders is 60% and nearly 80% of people will mental illness did not receive any medical treatment mostly because of societal stigmatization of mental illness. Stigmatization affects all age groups, regardless of their economic situation. In the case of minors who experience symptoms of mental illness, treatment is often unavailable because they need the approval of family members which is hard to acquire because association with mental illness can bring “disgrace” to the family. Some of the key issues include:
+|Description=The issue of mental health has become a growing concern in India, with a significant number of people suffering from various mental illnesses. The stigma attached to mental health problems often prevents individuals from seeking help, leading to a lack of awareness and inadequate treatment. The lack of resources and trained professionals in the field of mental health exacerbates the problem. The impact of this epidemic is felt across all age groups and socio-economic backgrounds, with serious consequences for individuals, families, and society as a whole.
-Stigma: Mental illness is still stigmatized in Indian society, which prevents many people from seeking help or disclosing their condition. Many people with mental illness are viewed as being weak, and families may feel ashamed or embarrassed to discuss their loved one's condition.
-Lack of Awareness: There is still a lack of awareness and understanding about mental health among the general population. This can result in a delay in seeking help, misdiagnosis, or inadequate treatment.
-Shortage of Mental Health Professionals: There is a significant shortage of mental health professionals in India, with only one psychiatrist for every 400,000 people. This makes it difficult for people to access quality mental health care.
-Limited Resources: Mental health care in India is often underfunded and resources are limited. This means that many people do not have access to affordable or adequate mental health care.
-High Prevalence of Mental Illness: India has a high prevalence of mental illness, with an estimated 7.5% of the population affected by some form of mental illness. This places a significant burden on the country's health care system.
-Lack of Integration: Mental health care is often not integrated into primary care in India. This means that many people may not receive a timely diagnosis or appropriate treatment.
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 |country=India