In recent years, anxiety and depression cases are increasing in India. After COVID, many things changed. Work pressure increased. People stayed isolated for long time. Social media comparison also became very common.
Many people are struggling but they don’t talk about it.
Anxiety and depression are not just mood swings. They affect daily life. You may lose interest in things. You may feel tired even without doing much. It can affect relationships and work. In serious cases, it can even lead to self-harm thoughts.
Still, therapy is not easily accepted in India.
If someone says they are seeing a therapist, people may think something is wrong with them. Some families say “just stay strong” or “everyone feels stressed.” Because of this mindset, many delay getting proper help.
Treatment can include therapy like counseling and sometimes medicines prescribed by doctors. But the first step is accepting that mental health is real.
Ignoring it does not make it disappear.
I believe that people are often responsible for their own anxiety and depression. Nowadays, everyone is running to earn money as quickly as possible. For this, people are ready to work long hours. They have changed their lifestyle and daily habits because of this.
If someone is suffering from anxiety or depression, they should first try to improve their lifestyle. They should start exercising daily and try to keep themselves mentally happy. When your mind is healthy and happy, your body will feel better too.
I agree that lifestyle factors like overwork, poor sleep, and constant stress can contribute to anxiety and depression. Improving daily habits and exercising can definitely help in many cases.
However, mental health conditions are not always only about lifestyle choices. Biological factors, genetics, trauma, and long-term stress also play a role. That’s why for some people, lifestyle changes alone may not be enough.
It’s important to look at both personal habits and broader factors rather than seeing it as only one cause.
Competitive exams, corporate stress, and societal expectations contribute heavily to anxiety and depression,Yet these issues are normalized instead of addressed.
True.
Then what is the Right thing according to you that someone can add in his routine or anything you think can be helpful for reducing anxiety and depression.
May be something that helped you.
In my observatin, visiting therapist(s) is often avoided in India due to stigma, lack of awareness, and limited access despite rising anxiety and depression.
Mental health in India is still often misunderstood, with stigma and lack of awareness holding people back from getting help. But things are slowly improving as more people talk openly and seek support.
You’ve raised an important and very timely topic. Mental health in India is still widely misunderstood, and the points you highlighted COVID isolation, rising work pressure,social stigma and social media comparisons are all real contributors to the increase in anxiety and depression cases.
Thank you for this necessary post. You’ve captured the reality of how modern pressure and social comparison make it so hard for people to speak up about their struggles
A very important and timely discussion. Mental health is still widely misunderstood in many parts of India, often minimized as “stress” or a lack of resilience rather than recognized as a genuine health concern. The stigma around therapy prevents many from seeking timely help, which only prolongs suffering.i think Increasing awareness, normalizing conversations, and treating mental health with the same seriousness as physical health are essential steps forward.
