More than 6 percent of Indian population suffering from mental disorder: study

According to a study, around 6.5 percent of the total Indian population is suffering from either a common or a severe mental disorder such as depression, anxiety and schizophrenia.

As per the reports of National commission on Macroeconomic and Health that came in year 2005, 10- 20 million suffered from severe mental disorder such as schizophrenia and nearly 50 million  is fighting against the disorders such as depression.

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Well, there can be various reasons behind it but the situation is really alarming and government is working to include more and more counseling sessions to help people from getting rid of these mental disorders.