New Delhi: Mental health remains a pressing global challenge and while India has made significant strides through initiatives like Tele MANAS and the National Mental Health Programme, building a mentally healthier society requires strengthening awareness, expanding workforce training and investing in digital solutions, according to government data.

About 10.6 per cent of Indian adults — roughly 11 out of every 100 adults — were living with a diagnosable mental health disorder, according to a 2015-16 National Mental Health Survey (NMHS) conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS).

According to a NIMHANS study from 2019, mental health disorders are more prevalent among women (20 per cent) than men (10 per cent). Women in India are found to be particula

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