Experts Discuss Mental Health Awareness and Help-Seeking Trends in India
Mental health experts at India Today's HealthWealth Summit discussed the gap between increased public conversation about mental health and actual help-seeking behavior. Dr Samir Parikh noted that despite greater awareness, about three-quarters of those with mental health issues still do not seek professional help, a trend unchanged over 25-30 years. The panel highlighted factors like stigma, limited access, social media distortions, and the cautious use of AI tools, which may both aid and complicate mental health support.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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indiatoday broke this story on 29 Oct, 02:09 pm. Other outlets followed.
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