Depression in times of Covid: One in 10 adults suffer from mental health issues in India 

On December 7, the Centre said in Rajya Sabha that 10.6 per cent of adults in India face some kind of mental disorder.

A deterioration in mental health among the average Indian has been a matter of concern for psychologists and social scientists for long. However, it has been one of the least addressed issues in an age of massive technological advancement and tough competition in the job market.

The Covid pandemic has made matters worse, with joblessness and illness at a high. On December 7, the Centre said in Rajya Sabha that 10.6 per cent of adults in India face some kind of mental disorder.