Exclusive: World Mental Health Day 2021 - Depression and suicide is higher amongst women
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The prevalence of depression and anxiety disorders, as well as eating disorders, is significantly higher in women. The association between depression and death by suicide is also higher amongst women.
New Delhi: World Mental Health Day is celebrated each year across the world on October 10 to raise awareness about mental health issues, lack of proper infrastructure to support mental health patients and social stigma faced by people suffering from mental illnesses. This year’s theme is 'Mental health in an unequal world’ and we got in touch with Neerja Birla, Founder and Chairperson of Mental Health NGO Mpower to share her views on the same.
“Mental disorder does not discriminate between people – anyone can get stricken by it. So, why should there be discrimination in the care that people receive? Sadly, we live in an unequal world where resources, opportunities and solutions are disproportionately distributed,” said Neerja.
Below are some key aspects of Mental Health conditions shared by Neerja Birla.