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'Depressive disorders among adults estimated to be 2.7 pct in India': NMH Survey
Updated On: 30 March, 2022 11:33 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
As per the National Mental Health Survey 2016, mental health problems are both a cause and consequence of several disorders, non-communicable diseases, addiction problems, injury and violence, social problems and are linked to social determinants of health
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Union Minister of State for Health Bharati Pawar on Tuesday said as per the National Mental Health Survey 2016, conducted by National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru in 12 states of the country, the prevalence of depressive disorders among adults of 18+ years population in India is estimated to be 2.7 per cent,
The Minister said this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.
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