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India’s mental health crisis is worsening due to stigma, underreporting, and weak healthcare systems, leaving most people without treatment. Without stronger investment and awareness, it risks harming lives, productivity, and the country’s future growth. Mental health is no longer a silent crisis; it is a raging epidemic whose signs are often ignored until it is…
Workplace mental health is a growing global and Indian crisis, with stress, burnout, and stigma significantly impacting employee wellbeing and productivity. Without systemic changes in workplace culture, these challenges will continue to drive major economic and human costs. Globally, around 12 billion working days are lost every year to depression and anxiety. That figure, cited…
India is strengthening mental healthcare through local clinics, primary care integration, and the Tele-MANAS 24/7 helpline. These reforms aim to close the massive treatment gap and make mental health services accessible nationwide. In the recent years, the Indian government has taken some bold, long-overdue steps to strengthen the mental healthcare system for its citizens. These…
