1. According to an estimate by the World Health Organization (WHO), mental illness makes about 15% of the total disease conditions around the world.
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2. The same estimate also suggests that India has one of the largest populations affected by mental illness.
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3. Moreover, between 1990 to 2017, one in seven people from India have suffered from mental illness ranging from depression, anxiety to severe conditions such as schizophrenia, according to a study.
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4. The first and foremost reason for India to lose its mental health is the lack of awareness and sensitivity about the issue. There is a big stigma around people suffering from any kind of mental health issue.
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5. There is a serious shortage of mental healthcare workforce in India. According to WHO, in 2011, there were 0·301 psychiatrists and 0·047 psychologists for every 100,000 patients suffering from a mental health disorder in India.
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6. Timely intervention, awareness about the issue, availability of professional help, and appropriate policies are the only way to improve the situation.
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