Mumbaikars made the most calls for mental health support in India: Report

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On the occasion of its ninth anniversary, Mpower, a unit of the Aditya Birla Education Trust and mental wellness provider, unveiled an in-depth analysis of mental health calls received through its toll-free helpline, Mpower 1-on-1 Let's Talk (1800-120-820050).

This comprehensive analysis, based on over 1,00,000 calls, provides critical insights into the mental health concerns affecting individuals across India.

"The analysis reveals key trends, with 60 per cent of callers being male and 40 per cent female. Young adults aged 18-25 (35 per cent) and 26-40 (39 per cent) represent the largest demographics, reflecting the pressures of navigating academics, careers, and relationships. Relationship problems (33 per cent) emerged as the most common concern, followed closely by anxiety (23 per cent), depression (20 per cent), stress (16 per cent), and psychiatric issues (8 per cent)."

Key urban hotspot
Mumbai has emerged as a critical epicenter for mental health issues, accounting for 42 per cent of the total calls nationwide, the highest among all cities.

Gender distribution: Mumbai displays near parity, with 47 per cent of callers being male and 53 per cent female, in contrast to the national trend of 60 per male callers.

Age trends: Over 56 per cent of calls in Mumbai came from individuals aged 26-40, significantly higher than the national average of 39 per cent, highlighting the stresses of urban living, workplace pressures, and family responsibilities.

Top mental health concerns
Relationship problems (34 per cent) lead the concerns in Mumbai, closely mirroring the national average of 33 per cent. Followed by, followed by anxiety (23 per cent) and depression (21 per cent) reflecting the unique urban stressors faced by its population.