Youth Mental Health Crisis: 60% of Illnesses Before 35, IPS Warns of Digital Device Impact
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News18•28-01-2026, 18:51
Youth Mental Health Crisis: 60% of Illnesses Before 35, IPS Warns of Digital Device Impact
- •60% of mental illnesses in India are identified in individuals under 35, indicating an early onset of mental health issues.
- •Mental health problems often begin between ages 19-20, with 62.5% appearing by age 25, impacting education, career, and relationships.
- •Academic pressure, unemployment, loneliness, excessive mobile/social media use, substance abuse, and emotional stress are key causes.
- •A 101.7% increase in mental stress cases among youth aged 18-25 was observed between 2011 and 2021, exacerbated by COVID-19.
- •Experts from the Indian Psychiatric Society emphasize early identification, destigmatization, and integrating mental health into primary care, schools, and workplaces.
Why It Matters: India faces a youth mental health crisis with early onset illnesses, exacerbated by digital devices and societal pressures.
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