Experts say effects of pandemic, along with more awareness in urban areas could be reason behind rise of adolescents reaching out for help

As awareness about mental health steadily grows, so does the number of young voices reaching out for help. According to those running Ankahee Helpline, a call and email platform for individuals going through emotional distress, around 30 per cent of callers are under 18, while the general age of callers is between 15 and 30. They stated that the younger generation tends to share more over email than by phone calls. “The number of young callers has significantly gone up through the years,” said Sunitha Ramachandran, director, Ankahee Helpline.

“The number of calls especially, goes up during the exam season and holidays. These young adults often open

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