Ahead of the World Health Day which is observed on October 10, Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS) in collaboration with Brothers of charity which is working for the mental health issues in India organized a seminar on ‘Mental health issues among youth’ on Tuesday.
The basic idea behind this seminar was to highlight the common mental health problems among the youngsters. Director of XISS Alexius Ekka said, “Mental health services in India are neglected area which needs immediate attention from the Government, policymakers and civil society organization.”
According to Prof MH Ansari who is Head of Department of Rural Management, XISS mental illness constitute nearly one sixth of all health-related disorder. With the population increase, changing values, lifestyle, unemployment, increasing insecurity it is fearfully expected that there would be substantial increase in the number of people suffering from mental illness.
Dr Sai Kumar Tigga highlighted the common mental health problems which is prevalent among the youngsters said, “Some of the major reasons of mental problem among youth happen because of transition from school to colleges which make them feel alienated. Moreover, it makes them feel out of the place.”
“It is essential that one should accept that there are events that are beyond their control and should acquire positive attitude. If a person persist the respect tips than the mental health problem can be curb to a great extend,” added Kumar.