Experts Discuss Mental Health Awareness and Coping Strategies at Jaipur Festival

Mental health, defined by WHO as a state enabling individuals to cope with life stresses and contribute to society, affects one in eight people globally and over 10% of adults in India. Despite growing awareness, stigma remains a barrier to seeking help. Experts at the Jaipur Literature Festival 2026 emphasized recognizing early signs of distress, viewing negative emotions as adaptive signals rather than symptoms to be pathologized, and adopting coping strategies before these feelings disrupt daily life.