A recent study by one of India’s largest private mental health hospital show that there is a significant rise in psychiatric emergencies.
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A study in June 2024 by Cadabams Hospitals, among India’s largest private mental health hospitals in Bengaluru, showed a significant rise in psychiatric emergencies – ranging from severe anxiety attacks to acute psychosis and suicidal behavior –among individuals across age groups. Psychologists and psychiatrists want a protocol to identify psychiatric emergencies, a robust mental health infrastructure and a comprehensive SOS system.