One out of seven in 15-24 years of age feels depressed in India: UNICEF
A UNICEF report reveals that 14% of India’s youth (15-24 years) are battling depression, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic’s toll on mental health. The shift from extended to nuclear families is contributing to this rise. Highlighting the crisis, the Union Health Minister calls for integrating mental health education, affirming the interdependence of mental and physical well-being.