New Delhi: Mental well-being is central to preventing chronic and non-communicable diseases, especially heart disease, experts said on Friday.

India has recently seen a significant rise in the number of heart diseases, especially among young adults and even children.

“If we want to address India’s heart health crisis, we need to shift from a curative mindset to cultivating genuine health-seeking behaviour across our families, schools, and communities,” said Rajesh Bhushan, former Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, at a city-based event held ahead of the World Heart Day on September 29.

The expert urged the need for integrating mental health into the healthcare regimen. He also urged schools to foster mental well-being in children.

“Alongside regular exercise and stress

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