India, March 8 -- The 20s and 30s are the new 50s for mental health, a new analysis of global mental health has claimed, pointing out that there is a significant decline in the mental wellbeing of young adults (those in the 18-34 years age group), with many exhibiting high levels of distress compared to older adults (those aged 55 and above).

The analysis identifies lifestyle - screen time, isolation, and exposure to neurotoxic chemicals in food - as the main reason for this deterioration.

The Sapien Labs report- The Mental State of the World in 2024 - presents a comprehensive analysis of global mental health trends, drawing from over 661,000 responses across 82 countries, including India.

"The overall picture is clear: in every region...