About 1 per cent of Indians are prey to grave mental illness. Mild mental illness is found in 7 to 10 per cent. But most Indians are not aware that the mind can fall sick; and those who are aware find it difficult to admit it. Sickness of the mind is equated is considered a blemish on an individual’s character. In addition, the facilities available for treating mental illness are abysmally inadequate and far too expensive.
