The reasoning: burden (NMHS 2015–16, NIMHANS)
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Current prevalence of mental disorders (18+, excluding tobacco use disorder) | 10.6% |
| Lifetime prevalence | 13.7% |
| Common mental disorders (depression, anxiety) | ≈ 10% |
| Alcohol use disorder | ≈ 4.6% |
| Severe mental disorders | ≈ 0.8% |
| Suicide risk (high) | ≈ 0.9% |
| Treatment gap | 70–92% across disorders |