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Mental Disorders
Dr. D. S. PooniaPsychiatrist • 12 Years Exp.MD - Psychiatry, Certificate in rTMS, Certificate in rTMS, ECT & tDCS
More than 17 crores (14%) of Indian population needs mental health intervention. Still, one out of ten people utilizes professional help for mental health problems. There is a huge gap between the services needed urgently and services available to reduce the burden.
Other facts about mental health disorders·
- 1 out of 4 is suffering from mental health issues
- 1 out of 5 is suffering from Depression
- Near around 20% of the world's children and adolescents have mental disorders or problems
- Mental and substance use disorders are the leading cause of disability worldwide
- Around 8,00,000 people commit suicide every year, and it's a second leading cause of death in the 15-29 age group
- Mental health disorder can happen to anyone and are not a sign of weakness or fault
Lack of awareness, Stigma, and Discrimination are the biggest hurdle against patients and families for seeking mental health care. In case you have a concern or query you can always Consult with the best Psychiatrists in Jaipur & get answers to your questions!