Indians prefer physical well being over mental: Survey
A majority of Indians, at 75 percent, are preoccupied
about their physical wellbeing, over mental wellbeing at 62 percent, a survey
by global market research agency Ipsos has found.
The survey, conducted to coincide with the World
Mental Health Day, found 64 percent Indians believe that is equally important
to have both, physical and mental health.
Indians want a clear shift in the handling and perception of mental illness. As many as
64 percent Indians want the stigma attached with mental health issues to go
and they would prefer if it was treated like any other illness. Further, 74 per
cent Indians exhort adoption of a more tolerant attitude towards those
with mental illness in the society.
The survey also shows a more positive and empathetic
change coming about towards those with signs of mental health conditions with
64 percent urban Indians believe seeing a mental health specialist or
therapist, as a sign of strength.
“Indians are recognising that being healthy and well
is a combination of both, physical and mental wellbeing and both work in
tandem. Also mental health issues are like any other illness and it is alright
to see a doctor for alleviating symptoms,” says Monica Gangwani, Executive Director
& Country Service Line Leader, Healthcare, Ipsos India.
The Ipsos survey found that views around mental health
somewhat disjointed and devoid of clear consensus. About half of Indians polled
(52 percent), disagree that increased spending on mental health services is a
waste of money. However, 27 percent think it is a wasteful expenditure, while
17 percent were neutral, 3 percent were undecided and 1 percent refused to
tender opinion.
As many as 39 percent Indians reject exclusion of
someone from public office, on the grounds of mental health history, while 32
percent agree on exclusion, 25 percent were neutral, 3 percent undecided and
1 percent refused an opinion.
14.10.2019
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