“In addition to that, the emotional and social fabric of the society has become very fragile. Issues like break ups, family/marital discord, loneliness have only added to the emotional breakdowns. Introversion and shyness in a social set up where extroverted characteristics are sought after,” she says.
The study also points out that “14 per cent of India’s total population are in high-stress zone and needed expert intervention” and 58 per cent of these people are inclined to consult a counsellor.
