- India has the highest number of depressed individuals in the world, as per WHO.
- In a 2021 UNICEF survey, around 14% of 15 to 24-year-olds in India reported frequently feeling depressed or disinterested.
- Among the 15 to 24-year-olds in India, 1 out of 7 often feels depressed or has little interest in doing things. (UNICEF)