Alarm Bell! Over 80% of Mentally Ill Patients in India Deprived of Treatment
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News18•27-01-2026, 10:55
Alarm Bell! Over 80% of Mentally Ill Patients in India Deprived of Treatment
- •Over 80% of mentally ill patients in India do not receive timely or proper treatment, as revealed by the Indian Psychiatric Society and psychiatrist Nikita Jagtap.
- •The National Mental Health Survey indicates millions suffer from depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia without diagnosis or treatment.
- •Approximately 80% of adolescents and over 84% of senior citizens with mental illnesses are excluded from the treatment system.
- •Lack of treatment severely impacts education, employment, family relationships, and social life.
- •Daily stress, competition, responsibilities, insufficient sleep, and improper diet are key contributors to the rise in mental illnesses.
Why It Matters: A staggering 80% of mentally ill individuals in India lack treatment, highlighting a critical public health crisis.
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