New Delhi, April 20 -- Countless individuals around the world struggle with mental health challenges, which often hinder access to appropriate care and support due to prevalent stigma and inadequate awareness. Approximately 10% of children and adolescents globally suffer from mental disorders yet a significant portion avoid seeking help or receiving adequate treatment but ignoring these issues can have deep and lasting effects on children, hindering their journey towards becoming well-adjusted adults and fulfilling lives.

In India, mental health is a significant public health challenge, with diverse mental disorders affecting a large section of the population. The burden of mental illness in the country is increasing, with projections in...