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Mental Well Being and Economic Growth

 Feb 07, 2025   Admin

The Economic Survey 2024-25 highlights the connection between mental health and the country’s economic future, emphasizing its impact on productivity, economic growth, and overall well-being.

Understanding Mental Wellbeing

  • The survey defines mental well-being as a multidimensional concept that includes:
  • Emotional health: Managing stress and emotions effectively.
  • Social health: Building healthy relationships and a supportive community.
  • Cognitive health: Enhancing focus, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities. 
  • Physical health: Maintaining overall fitness through a healthy lifestyle.
  • Rise in Mental Health Issues Among Youth

  • The survey highlights the rising mental health concerns among India’s youth due to:
  • Excessive internet & social media use: Leads to anxiety, sleep disorders, and attention issues.
  • Lack of family engagement: Weak social support systems negatively impact emotional well-being.
  • Hostile workplaces & long working hours: Cause burnout, stress, and reduced productivity.
  • Unhealthy lifestyle choices: Ultra-processed foods and lack of physical activity worsen mental and physical health.
  • Mental Health and Economic Growth

  • Hostile work cultures and excessive hours spent working at the desk can adversely affect mental well-being and ultimately put the brakes on the pace of economic growth.
  • The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimated that mental health disorders could lead to an economic loss of $1.03 trillion for India between 2012 and 2030.
  • India’s demographic dividend is riding on skills, education, physical health and, above all, mental health of its youth.
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