This document discusses mental health issues in India. It begins with an introduction noting the large burden of mental health issues and need to address them. The literature review discusses projections of increased demand for mental health services due to COVID-19. The objectives are understanding youth mental health issues and how to address them. It then discusses what mental health is, myths, the underfunding of mental health in India, effects during COVID-19, ways to overcome issues, the Mental Health Act of 1987, and concludes with developing a self-care support model.

1. SOCIOLOGY
BY :- SHIKHA RAJPUT
SUWETHA
ABHAY GUPTA

2. INTRODUCTION
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 Mental health has been hidden behind a curtain of stigma and
discrimination for too long. It is time to bring it out into the open. The
magnitude, suffering and burden in terms of disability and costs for
individuals, families and societies are staggering. In the last few years,
the world has become more aware of this enormous burden and the
potential for mental health gains. We can make a difference using
existing knowledge ready to be applied.
 We need to enhance our investment in mental health substantially and
we need to do it now.
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3. LITERATURE RIVIEW
The impact of Covid-19 on the mental health of people in and across India, and the
consequent effect on mental health services, has not been uniform across the nation.
• Based on projections from wider data sources, referrals to Psychological Therapy
services for common mental health problems are anticipated to grow by 30% over the
next 2 years (once a steady state position has been achieved).
• A 10% increase in referral rates might be reasonably expected over the next 2 years
related to common mental health problems, trauma recovery, and eating disorders.
• The extent of help-seeking behaviour from people whose mental health has been
adversely impacted by the pandemic will be key to future demand predictions.

4. OBJECTIVE OF STUDY
1. To have Understanding regarding the mental health issues faced by the youth
specially during covid periods.
2. Know about the different types of mental health issues.
3. To know how to fight mental health issues.

5. MENTAL HEALTH
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 Mental health refers to psychological feature, behavioral, and emotional well-being. it's all regarding however individuals
assume, feel, and behave. individuals typically use the term “mental health” to mean the absence of a upset. Mental health is the
foundation for the well-being and effective functioning of individuals. It is more than the absence of a mental disorder; it is the
ability to think, learn, and understand one's emotions and the reactions of others. Mental health is a state of balance, both within
and with the environment. Physical, psychological, social, cultural, spiritual and other interrelated factors participate in producing
this balance. There are inseparable links between mental and physical health. More than 100 million people suffer from mental
health disorders in the Western Pacific Region. Depressive disorders alone are responsible for 5.73% of the disease burden in
here.
 Mental health will have an effect on daily living, relationships, and physical health.
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6. BACKGROUND
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A growing gap has emerged between individuals with mental
disease and health care professionals, that in recent years has
been with success closed through the adoption of peer support
services (PSSs).
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7. MYTHS -
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 MENTAL ILLNESS DOESN’T AFFECT EVERYONE .
MENTAL ILLNESSES CAN BE TREATED THROUGH MEDICATIONS
ONLY.
 EVERYONE IS EITHER DEPRESSED OR ANXIOUS .
THE INTERNET HAS THE POWER TO DIAGNOSE YOU .
PSYCHOLOGISTS AND PSYCHIATRISTS ARE THE SAME .
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8. MENTAL HEALTH IN INDIA:
UNDERSERVED AND UNDERFUNDED
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 The worldwide suicide rate among trans or non-binary gender persons ranges from thirty
two to fifty %, considerably more than the typical international suicide rate.
 we have a tendency to area unit encircled by such samples of however psychological state
coexists with social, economic, and environmental conditions.
 For example, maternal depression has been shown to extend the chance of poor babe
nutrition, stunting, and diarrheic unwellness.
 If we wish to influence higher health outcomes for infants, we have a tendency to should
make sure that pregnant girls or mothers of infants area unit habitually screened for
psychological state conditions and supplied with acceptable care and treatment.
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 Mental health clearly can't be addressed in isolation.
 We need to require a better verify however the intersections of
impoverishment, casteism, misogyny, and different kinds of violence
impact psychological state.
 Another example of integration psychological state inside development
programs is our disaster-related psychosocial programme.
 Despite proof of the impact that disasters wear psychological state,
disaster response approaches historically haven't enclosed psychological
state services, and have a tendency to focus alone on immediate
humanitarian desires [protection, water, sanitation, shelter, food and
healthy ] .

10. EFFECT DURINGCOVIDPERIOD
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o Bereavement, isolation, loss of income and fear are triggering
mental health conditions or exacerbating existing ones.
o Many people may be facing increased levels of alcohol and drug
use, insomnia, and anxiety.
o Meanwhile, COVID-19 itself can lead to neurological and mental
complications, such as delirium, agitation, and stroke.
o People with pre-existing mental, neurological or substance use
disorders are also more vulnerable to SARS-CoV-2 infection ̶ they
may stand a higher risk of severe outcomes and even death .

11. WAYSTO OVERCOME MENTAL HEALTH ILLNESS
 Get help when you need it: Seeking help is a sign of strength — not a weakness. And it is
important to remember that treatment is effective. People who get appropriate care can
recover from mental illness and addiction and lead full, rewarding lives.
 Value yourself: Treat yourself with kindness and respect and avoid self-criticism. Make time
for your hobbies and favorite projects or broaden your horizons.
 Avoid alcohol and other drugs: Keep alcohol use to a minimum and avoid other drugs.
Sometimes people use alcohol and other drugs to "self-medicate" but in reality, alcohol and
other drugs only aggravate problems.
 Take care of your body: Taking care of yourself physically can improve your mental health. Be
sure to:
•Avoid smoking and vaping-- see Cessation Help.
•Drink plenty of water.
•Exercise, which helps decrease depression and anxiety and improve moods.
•Eat nutritious meals.

12. THE MENTAL HEALTH ACT, 1987
• The Mental Health Act was passed on 22 May 1987.
• An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the treatment and care of mentally
ill persons, to make better provision with respect to their property and affairs and for
matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
• The Act superseded the previously existing national law governing the mental health
issues, the Indian Lunacy Act of 1912.
• Bears Cave Estate vs The Presiding Officer on 22 September,2007

13. CONCLUSION
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The aims of this study were to identify and evaluate the types of mental health
self-care support used by, and available to the people who are suffering from the
it and to establish how such support interfaces with statutory and non-statutory
service provision. Moreover, in doing so, we have developed a model of self-care
support that can help policymakers and practitioners make decisions about the
organisation and delivery of mental health self-care support for those people and
their families, and help researchers identify gaps in the knowledge base that
might be resolved with future research in this area.
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