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Radio France Internationale
Radio France Internationale
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Murali Krishnan

India struggles to confront its mental health problems

Surveys suggest that mental health problems affect millions of people in India. AFP - AHMAD AL-BASHA

Nearly 150 million Indians need mental health services, according to a national survey, but only a fraction are seeking care amid deep-rooted stigma and a lack of resources.

Mental health issues have long been a taboo in India, but rising consciousness among the younger generation and the effect of the Covid pandemic have made people more mindful about their general welfare.

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