India, July 23 -- As per a recent study by the WHO, nearly 4.4 per cent of the world population is suffering from a 'common mental disorder' - which is known as 'Depression.' In India, the burden is equally alarming. According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data for 2023, 1,70,924 Indians died by suicide in that year alone - roughly translating to over 460 deaths per day.
The numbers are significantly higher when suicide attempts are considered, most of which go unreported. Further, a post-pandemic mental health survey revealed that the prevalence rate of depression in India stands at approximately 4.5 per cent, accounting for over 57 million cases. Additionally, as per UNICEF's 2021 report (still cited widely in 2025 due to i...