2. Mental health crisis in India: urgent
need for whole-of-society approach
to protect, promote and care for
the mental wellbeing of our people.
Suicide rates are alarmingly high,
with young adults and women
most affected. The pandemic has
worsened the situation, leading to
increased prevalence of depression
and anxiety, especially among
younger age groups. Social media
is exacerbating stress and mental ill
health, further eroding self-esteem.
Mental ill-health has wider socio-
economic implications, perpetuating
a vicious cycle of disadvantage and
poverty. A well-resourced ‘whole-of-
society’ approach is urgently required,
3. based on four pillars, to tackle
this growing crisis.
The general goal of Partnerships for
impact in an economical, responsible
way and ask our partners to do the
same. More information can be
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