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43% of Young Indians Face Psychological Distress: Report

3/3/2026

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Sapien Labs' Global Mind Health Report 2025 finds 43% of Indian adults aged 18-34 are in psychological distress.
The older generation scored significantly higher on the Mind Health Quotient (MHQ).
The report identifies contributing factors including weakened family bonds, decreased spirituality, late smartphone acquisition, and consumption of ultra-processed foods.
Urbanization and expanding digital access could erode these protective factors, prompting structural changes in mental health.

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Sapien Labs' Global Mind Health Report 2025 finds 43% of Indian adults aged 18-34 are in psychological distress.
The older generation scored significantly higher on the Mind Health Quotient (MHQ).
The report identifies contributing factors including weakened family bonds, decreased spirituality, late smartphone acquisition, and consumption of ultra-processed foods.
Urbanization and expanding digital access could erode these protective factors, prompting structural changes in mental health.