The prevalence rates of mental disorders are also critically influenced by a wide variety of factors, ranging from socio-economic and other environmental determinants, variations in perceived threshold of distress, differences in assessment tools.

 Governments can help citizens with treatment and strategy through policies and help deliver options to all population levels, including the vulnerable. Technology also has a crucial role in improving resilience, but only when cooperating with organizations, regulations, structures, and other stakeholders. The briefs explore vulnerabilities and sources of

The World Happiness Report is a publication of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network, powered by the Gallup World Poll data. The World Happiness Report reflects a worldwide demand for more attention to happiness and well-being as criteria for government policy. It reviews the state of happiness in the world today and shows how the science of happiness Read more…

This publication provides diverse profile and status of youth at state and central level for various indicators of socio-economic relevance as derived from published official data for accessing youth statistics by the users, such as education, employment, entrepreneurship, health, sports, social values, community engagement etc.

The world mental health report highlights the need for change in mental health systems. This report is designed to inspire and inform the indisputable and urgent transformation required to ensure better mental health for all. While promoting a multisectoral approach, this report is especially written for decision-makers in the health sector.

The UNICEF and WHO Joint Programme on Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being and Development of Children and Adolescents is an ambitious, 10-year action plan to realize a bold vision for children, adolescents, and their caregivers. The joint programme is designed to provide succinct and relevant information on mental health and psychosocial well-being.

This topic brief highlights how nutrition and healthy diets support the achievement of education and learning objectives, and explains how intervention benefits can be amplified with a whole-school and systems approach. The recommended actions are informed by the Global Standards for health-promoting schools.

This strategic foresight aims to inform future planning of the WHO in support of SDGs and enhanced wellbeing. It provides an analysis of health promotion system capacity models and horizon-scanning of global trends, emphasizing the need for investment in health promotion as a mindset and practice.

The publication is 2023 progress report provides an overview of what worked, what didn’t and what’s next in the global action plan for healthy lives and wellbeing for all by WHO. It is a comprehensive report that covers various aspects of health care such as primary health care, healthy lifestyle, global health, health priorities, health policy, social determinants of health and community participation.

The guidelines on promotive and preventive mental health interventions for adolescents- helping adolescents thrive (HAT), provide evidence-informed recommendations on psychosocial interventions to promote mental health, prevent mental disorders ad reduce self-harm and other risk behaviors among adolescents.

The World Health Statistics report reviews more than 50 health-related indicators from the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and WHO’s 13^th General Programme of work (GPW 13). It discusses the key issues and trends in global health, summary status of the health-related SDGs and GPW 13 indicators and future preparations for the next stage of global health.

The Delhi SCERT’s research on happiness in education underscores the significance of
integrating social and emotional learning into the curriculum. It emphasizes that fostering
mindfulness, self-awareness, critical thinking, reflection, and interpersonal relations can greatly
enhance students’ happiness and well-being. This approach is designed to cultivate a more
holistic educational experience that supports not only academic success but also personal growth
and emotional health.

The UNESCO policy brief on SDG 3 emphasizes the vital role of science in promoting health
and well-being. It highlights the critical role of scientific advancements in improving health
outcomes and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The brief advocates for improved
healthcare systems, increased funding for health research, and the use of data-driven policies to
enhance public health outcomes globally, particularly in addressing mental health challenges and
promoting overall well-being​.

The CDC fact sheet on adolescent mental health reveals that a significant number of youth face mental health challenges such as stress, anxiety, and depression, impacting their academic and overall well-being. It emphasizes the need for school-based mental health services and supportive environments to address these issues effectively, advocating for comprehensive approaches to enhance the mental health and well-being of young people.

The 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) highlights the prevalence of
mental health and substance use disorders in the United States. It reports significant rates of
mental illness, particularly among young adults, and underscores the critical need for accessible
mental health services. The survey also discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on
mental health and substance use trends, emphasizing the importance of integrated care and
support systems to improve overall well-being.

The WHO World Mental Health Report highlights the critical importance of mental health globally, emphasizing the high prevalence of mental health needs and the inadequate responses to these needs. It reveals that nearly a billion people, including 14% of adolescents, live with mental disorders. The report calls for a transformation in mental health care, focusing on reshaping attitudes, improving environments that influence mental health, and strengthening mental health systems. This comprehensive review aims to inspire collective action to enhance mental health support worldwide​.

From a public health perspective, the prevalence, pattern, characteristics and determinants of various mental disorders have been examined. In addition, care related issues like service delivery aspects and system issues have also been studied.

In this emerging scenario, mental, neurological and substance use disorders (MNSUDs), included under the broader rubric of NCDs are well acknowledged as major public health problems with a greater share of morbidity and disability.

The NYP 2021 articulates a ten-year vision for youth development that India seeks to achieve by 2030. It is aligned with the SDGs and serves to ‘unlock the potential of the youth to advance India’.

IndiaRAP works to enhance road safety in India, significantly contributing to health and well-
being by reducing accidents and fatalities. Through systematic safety assessments, implementing
safer road designs, and training professionals, IndiaRAP aims to create safer travel
environments. This effort not only saves lives but also enhances the overall quality of life by
reducing the mental health burden caused by traffic-related injuries and deaths.

Health and well-being are foundations for a country’s development. In order to achieve
Suistanable Development Goals 2030, the school health programme associated with Ayushman
Bharat and to encourage the stakeholders involved in the school health programme these
guidelines were developed to ensure successful and effective learning enviornment and thus
improve overall situation of students

India's National Tobacco Control Programme enforces laws that curb tobacco advertising,
regulate its sale, and ban e-cigarettes to safeguard public health. These measures significantly
impact mental health by reducing tobacco use, which is associated with anxiety, depression, and
other mental health disorders. Protecting youth from tobacco prevents early addiction and its
long-term mental health consequences, promoting overall societal well-being.

This Integrating Mental Health and Psychosocial Support into Youth Programming: A Toolkit provides strategies and tools for designing, implementing, and evaluating mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) programs and activities for youth in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and conflict affected contexts. The Toolkit is a resource for standalone youth MHPSS programs and MHPSS activities that are integrated into cross-sectoral youth-focused programs (e.g., health, gender and gender-based violence or GBV, workforce development/youth employment, education, violence prevention, peace, and stability, etc.).

The Tele MANAS cells will operate as the functional unit of Tele MANAS at the State/UT level. A total of 51 State/UT Tele MANAS cells will be established, based on the population of the State/UT, following a norm of 1 State cell for every 5-crore population. These cells have been demarcated into two categories.

In the Union Budget (2022-23), the Government of India announced in February 2022 the establishment of 23 Centres of Excellence of the country, with the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru as the apex nodal centre to roll out Tele MANAS.

The handbook of health and wellbeing covers contemporary issues related to health and wellbeing from various perspectives on evidence and first-hand experiences. The book discusses future strategies for addressing contemporary and emerging health issues and the overall well-being of the general public, an area not covered in any of the previous volumes.

This book explains the that well-being consists of three elements that involve the cognitive evaluation of overall satisfaction with life; positive affect; and lower levels of negative affect. Wellbeing can be viewed holistically, in terms of balanced life experience where, wellbeing needs to be considered in relation to how an individual feels and functions across cognitive, emotional, social, physical and spiritual wellbeing.

This handbook provides theoretical and methodological key debates and issues that develop and add an understanding of childhood and youth research discipline from a broader perspective. It recognizes the changing social context of the lives of children and young people and address the emerging consensus that the boundaries between childhood, youth and adulthood.

The "Your Healthiest Self" wellness toolkits provided by the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
offers a collection of wellness toolkits aimed at promoting health and well-being. These toolkits
cover a range of topics including physical activity, healthy eating, stress management, sleep
hygiene, and mental health. Each toolkit provides evidence-based strategies and resources to help
individuals enhance their overall wellness.

The OECD Framework for Measuring Well-Being and Progress shown below is based on the recommendations made in 2009 by the Commission on the Measurement of Economic Performance and Social Progress to which the OECD contributed significantly. It also reflects earlier OECD work and various national initiatives in the field. This Framework is built around three‌ distinct components: current well-being, inequalities in well-being outcomes, and resources for future well-being. 

Incorporating wellbeing measurement indicators with GDP in policymaking can help the G20 enhance allocative efficiency, as well as provide a comprehensive understanding of the social and economic factors that influence quality of life by appropriately valuing wellbeing. It will help the G20 move towards a more holistic and sustainable approach to economic.

The study also revealed a dramatic shift in the general perception of people with mental illness with 65% – more than double the 32% from 2018 – believing that such individuals could hold jobs and lead stable, healthy lives. Another 68% maintained that people with mental illness could form meaningful relationships with friends, family and companions, which is a heartening change in a country where the mental health sector is rife with misinformation. Read more….

The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to empower wellness worldwide by educating the public and private sectors about preventative health and wellness. GWI’s research, programs and initiatives have been instrumental in the growth of the USD $4.4 trillion wellness economy—and in uniting the health and wellness industries.Through its five pillars—Research, Initiatives, Roundtable Discussions, wellnessevidence.com and The Wellness Moonshot: A World Free of Preventable Disease—the GWI informs and connects key stakeholders capable of impacting the overall wellbeing of our planet and its citizens.

The GBD is an interactive tool for data visualizing portal, it aids in assessing health for 369 illnesses and diseases from the year 1990 to 2019. With the help of this one can compare causes and probable risk in various countries and explore associated patterns.

The GBD is an interactive tool for data visualizing portal, it aids in assessing health for 369 illnesses and diseases from the year 1990 to 2019. With the help of this one can compare causes and probable risk in various countries and explore associated patterns.