India's Youth Mental Health Crisis: Early Onset Risks and Urgent Solutions
Published on: Jan. 28, 2026, 3:51 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The Indian Psychiatric Society's ANCIPS 2026 conference reveals that 60% of mental disorders in India are diagnosed in individuals under 35. Experts highlight the early onset of mental illnesses like anxiety and depression, urging urgent action through educational programs and destigmatization to address this emerging public health emergency.
