Authors : Sonali Ojha

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 8 - August

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25aug428

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Abstract : Mental health is an indispensable and the very fundamental basis for our overall well health. It is a prerequisite factor of sound and innate functioning of our brain and mind. It is vital for effective functioning of individuals. It includes mental well-being, prevention of associated Psychopathologies, healing, recuperation and a comeback to the mainstream. Now if I ask you as a reader, can you tell how aware we are about our own mental health? What answer would you put forward? Most of us will have few words to say, because we actually don't know because we in India are taught to hide our mental woes. Those who are aware will just refrain from speaking. The fact is that we just don't want to engage in any type of conversation which is not aligned with our daily routine and not supported by our families, friends or society at large.

Keywords : Mental Health, Awareness, Stigma, Government Health Policies, Campaigns.

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