Nearly 80% in India Hesitate to Seek Therapy, Report Finds
A report finds that nearly 80% of people in India hesitate to seek therapy, even as concern about mental health rises. The piece looks at why many people stay away from professional help.
Context
Stigma and cost have long kept many Indians away from counsellors and psychiatrists. The National Mental Health Survey of 2015-16 found that most people with mental health needs received no treatment.
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