ITC laga survey sheds light on stigma aru accessibility ta

As mental health conversations gain kori asa momentum, ITC laga “Feel Good With Fiama Mental Wellbeing Survey 2024,” conduct kora by NielsenIQ, uncovers korisa akta striking paradox. Akta remarkable 83% of respondents believe kora mental health issues warrant no shame, akta alarming 81% feel kora embarrassed to share tai khan laga therapy journeys. Aitu highlights kora akta ongoing struggle against stigma, reveal kora that despite increasing awareness, basi still grapple kora with societal judgment.

Financial barriers also loom kora  large, with 77% of participants koisa  therapy as expensive aru 74% indicate korisa inadequate health insurance coverage for mental health services. Yet, yeata akta silver line asa : akta significant 52% of Gen Z respondents express korisa openness to virtual counseling, mark korisa akta shift toward basi accessible solutions karona.

Growing discussions around mental health commonplace hoi asa, yet local residents still hesitate asa to seek professional help, hindered asa by fear of societal scrutiny. Advocates in area stress necessity asa for community support to foster akta culture juta where normalized asa. To combat koribo anoka challenges k, ITC Fiama offer kori asa subsidized virtual therapy sessions for INR 300 ta. Sameer Satpathy, Divisional Chief Executive at ITC, stat korisa, “Ami khan laga goal asa mental well-being k akta priority banabo, bridging koribo gap between awareness aru action majota.”