Divya Verma Author

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it’s ok, not to be ok. Stand up against mental health stigma

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Divya Verma

The irony of mental health in India is that stigma is still part of the conversation. A study conducted by WHO in 2015 shows that 1 in 5 Indians may suffer from depression in their lifetime equivalent to 200 million. Almost 89% Indians are bogged down by stress related to health, finance and high pressure jobs and majority of them are not comfortable talking about their issues. Due to the stigma associated with mental illness, a lack of awareness, and limited access to professional help, only 10-12% of these sufferers will seek help. Stigma can be defined as a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person which is contrary to awareness. It’s therefore important for all Health & Wellness players to create awareness around depression and brea... view more»

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