This document discusses depression and Indian society's attitudes towards it. It begins by defining depression according to the WHO and Oxford English Dictionary. It then outlines some groups that are most affected by depression, including teenagers, adult women, adult men, college students, and sexually abused victims. For each group, it provides reasons for their increased risk of depression. Overall, it characterizes Indian society's view of depression as one of denial, stigma, and neglect. It argues that the education system fails to support students' emotional development and instead prioritizes academic performance, contributing to neglect of mental health issues.