New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- India's recognition as the world's suicide capital, with over 2.6 lakh cases reported annually, starkly contrasts with the less than one per cent self-reporting rate for mental health issues. While this discrepancy reflects individuals reluctance to openly acknowledge and report their struggles due to societal judgment and stigma, a study by IIT, Jodhpur and USA's Ohio State University has found that those seeking help have to incur significant expenses largely due to reliance on the private sector.
Addressing this issue is crucial to fostering a more supportive environment where individuals feel comfortable seeking help for their mental health concerns, said the study published in the International Journal of Mental H...