Improving the Mental Health of Young People in India: A Social Inclusion Perspective

ABSTRACTYoung people, like all age groups, require mental health treatment. There is also evidence that young groups aremore vulnerable. The Indian government, from time to time, implements several programs to address the issue ofmental health. However, it is concerning to observe that mental health among young individuals, notably teenagers,is not well addressed. The mental health of young people cannot be treated solely in biomedical terms. Under suchcircumstances, the question is more about how India will handle young people’s growing mental health needswhile prioritizing development by constructing a truly inclusive India.As a result, the purpose of the research is to thoroughly investigate the current state and existing policies relevantto the mental health of young people in India using the available literature. It will identify the gap between policiesand implementation. Alternative solutions based on a comprehensive approach that considers both medical andsocial aspects will be studied. It will approach the problem from a social inclusion standpoint