Youth Mental Health Crisis: 60% Under 35 Suffer, Treatment Gap Alarming
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News18•29-01-2026, 21:17
Youth Mental Health Crisis: 60% Under 35 Suffer, Treatment Gap Alarming
- •60% of mental disorders in India affect individuals under 35, highlighting a significant youth mental health crisis.
- •Factors like pressure, competition, unemployment, and social expectations contribute to rising depression and anxiety among young people.
- •Despite 7.3% of Indian youth (18+) having mental health issues, only 1% seek treatment, indicating a massive treatment gap.
- •NIMHANS and UNICEF surveys warn of an invisible crisis, with competition, exam pressure, and digital lifestyles impacting adolescents.
- •The National Mental Health Survey reveals a treatment gap exceeding 60%, reaching 80-85% for common disorders like depression and anxiety.
Why It Matters: India faces a growing youth mental health crisis with high prevalence and extremely low treatment-seeking rates.
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