Our Cause
What we care for
Quality of Life is “individuals’ perceptions of their position in life in the context of the culture and value system in which they live, and concerning their goals, expectations, standards and concerns.” (World Health Organization)
Overall wellbeing and happiness are embodied by the quality of life (QoL), which
includes all facets of human life. It is relative, subjective, and composed of intangible
elements like spiritual convictions and a sense of community.
According to the WHO, one in four persons has mental health issues. Despite this, many people choose not to seek treatment because they are unaware of their problems or are afraid of the stigma they may carry. This eventually leads to imbalances in the personal, social, and professional spheres of life, lowering the overall quality of life. In extreme situations, regrettably more often than our expectations, it can also result in suicide fatalities. There is a vital need to address and resolve these hitches.
A vivacious component of quality of life, mental health is more than the absence of mental diseases. It is the cornerstone of an individual’s wellbeing and productive functioning. It covers emotional, social, and behavioural health under mental health and impacts our decisions, actions, and interactions with others. Given the significant impact mental health has on every element of human life, it is crucial to protect and enhance mental health and psychological wellness using the appropriate strategies.
According to the WHO, one in four persons has mental health issues. Despite this, many people choose not to seek treatment because they are unaware of their problems or are afraid of the stigma they may carry. This eventually leads to imbalances in the personal, social, and professional spheres of life, lowering the overall quality of life. In extreme situations, regrettably more often than our expectations, it can also result in suicide fatalities. There is a vital need to address and resolve these hitches.
A vivacious component of quality of life, mental health is more than the absence of mental diseases. It is the cornerstone of an individual’s wellbeing and productive functioning. It covers emotional, social, and behavioural health under mental health and impacts our decisions, actions, and interactions with others. Given the significant impact mental health has on every element of human life, it is crucial to protect and enhance mental health and psychological wellness using the appropriate strategies.
Frightening Statistics
India stands at 48th rank with a score of 124.38 worldwide on the Quality-of-Life Index
and 12th in Asian countries (Numbeo 2022). According to WHO estimations, India has a
disability-adjusted life year burden of 2443 per 100,000 people and an age-adjusted
suicide rate of 21.1 per 100,000 people. 1.03 trillion USD are projected to be lost in
economic output between 2012 and 2030 due to mental health issues.
According to a World Health Organization (WHO) survey, 7.5% of Indians are thought to be affected by a mental illness. The WHO predicts that roughly 20 per cent of India will suffer from mental illnesses by the end of this year. According to the numbers, 56 million Indians suffer from depression, and another 38 million Indians suffer from anxiety disorders. One-sixth of all health-related problems are mental illnesses, and India accounts for about 15% of the worldwide burden of mental, neurological, and drug use disorders. The difference between the prevalence of mental diseases and the percentage of patients who receive treatment, known as the treatment gap, is over 70%.
WHO also states that the mental health workforce in India is not up to the mark, and there is a massive shortage of psychiatrists and psychologists in the country as compared to the number of people suffering from mental health issues. WHO states that in India, (per 100,000 population) there are psychiatrists (0.3), nurses (0.12), psychologists (0.07) and social workers (0.07), while the desirable number is anything above three psychiatrists and psychologists per 100,000 population.
Globally, there is an increase in mental health issues. The figures are astounding. Nearly 1 billion people worldwide suffer from a mental illness today, and in low-income nations, more than 75% of those affected go untreated. Almost 3 million people lose their lives to drug misuse each year. A suicide occurs once every 40 seconds. By the age of 14, approximately 50% of mental health illnesses begin.
Considering the facts, the necessity of treating mental health illnesses cannot be overstated. It urges the holistic approach for promotion, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.
According to a World Health Organization (WHO) survey, 7.5% of Indians are thought to be affected by a mental illness. The WHO predicts that roughly 20 per cent of India will suffer from mental illnesses by the end of this year. According to the numbers, 56 million Indians suffer from depression, and another 38 million Indians suffer from anxiety disorders. One-sixth of all health-related problems are mental illnesses, and India accounts for about 15% of the worldwide burden of mental, neurological, and drug use disorders. The difference between the prevalence of mental diseases and the percentage of patients who receive treatment, known as the treatment gap, is over 70%.
WHO also states that the mental health workforce in India is not up to the mark, and there is a massive shortage of psychiatrists and psychologists in the country as compared to the number of people suffering from mental health issues. WHO states that in India, (per 100,000 population) there are psychiatrists (0.3), nurses (0.12), psychologists (0.07) and social workers (0.07), while the desirable number is anything above three psychiatrists and psychologists per 100,000 population.
Globally, there is an increase in mental health issues. The figures are astounding. Nearly 1 billion people worldwide suffer from a mental illness today, and in low-income nations, more than 75% of those affected go untreated. Almost 3 million people lose their lives to drug misuse each year. A suicide occurs once every 40 seconds. By the age of 14, approximately 50% of mental health illnesses begin.
Considering the facts, the necessity of treating mental health illnesses cannot be overstated. It urges the holistic approach for promotion, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.