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Over half of mental health cases linked to anxiety and depression, report finds

Oct 10, 2025 3 mins read
Over half of mental health cases linked to anxiety and depression, report finds

Anxiety, depression, and substance-related conditions account for more than half of all reported mental health cases in the country, according to the National Mental Health Strategy (1.0) 2025.

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