Do you know that globally, mental health disorders affect 10-20% of children and adolescents, roughly 200 million young minds, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Support Mental Health Awareness The Mental State of the World Report 2024 by Sapien Labs flags a sharp decline in youth well-being, with 44% of teens reporting symptoms of anxiety or depression, a 15% jump since 2019. In India, the National Mental Health Survey (NMHS) 2015-16 estimated 7.3% of adolescents (13-17 years) suffer from mental disorders, but newer data from 2024 suggests the figure could be closer to 10-15%, driven by academic stress and social isolation. Suicide, alarmingly, is the third leading cause of death among Indian youth aged 15-29, with over 10,000 lives lost annually. What’s fueling this storm? Children face a unique trifecta: developmental vulnerabilities, societal pressures, and external crises. From earthquakes displacing families in Turkey to flo...
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