- Mental and behavioural disorders account for 19% of the global burden of disease - WHO
- It is estimated that nearly 450 million people suffer from a mental or behavioural disorder in the world - WHO
- Nearly 10% of total population suffers from these disorders - WHO
- Mental health is a state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.
- Nearly 1% of the Indian population suffer from serious mental & behavioural disorders and 10% from moderate disorders, requiring psychiatric help.
- By 2020 mental depression will be largest cause of disabilty worldwide and by 2025 it may overtake heart diseases as the biggest health concern - WHO
- About half of mental disorders begin before the age of 14 - WHO
- Around 20% of the world's children and adolescents are estimated to have mental disorders or problems - WHO

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