Mental health matters

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India accounts for 38% of all global suicides, despite having only 17% of the global population. Presently, suicide surpasses sexual assault, malnutrition, and childbirth as the leading cause of death for Indian females aged 15-19. 

 

Despite the evident mental health crisis, India has 0.07 psychologists per 1 lakh of the population, a number 42 times below the WHO recommendation of 3 psychologists per 1 lakh of the population. 

 

Even though there are numerous indicators that India is in the midst of a mental health crisis, many refuse to acknowledge mental health issues due to the social stigma and taboos, which plague nearly every sector of Indian society. 

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Until this stigma is mitigated, countless Indians will remain unwilling/unaware and/or unable to seek the treatment that could lead to a longer, happier and more meaningful life.  

 

The Mind Diaries (TMD) wants to be that friend who wants to give a helping hand and say, we understand.

 

We are building a team of experts who will address any queries that you may wish to raise regarding mental health.

 

Do write to us at seemakumar@theminddiaries.com because we are listening.

 

We also have a panel of experts you can connect with directly. They have been listed below.