FACT FILE

• One in four people will be affected by a mental disorder at some point of their lives
• Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide
• Every 40 seconds, someone commits suicide
• Almost 50 per cent of all mental disorders begin before the age of 14 years
• Thirty six lakh persons require immediate psychiatric care in Karnataka
• Four out of five people with mental disorders in India do not receive treatment
• Less than one per cent of India’s health budget is allocated for mental health.