India’s Young Adults Rank 60th in Global Mental Health ReportIn February 2026, American Non-Government Organisation (NGO)Sapien Labs released its latest global mind health report titled ‘Global Mind Health in 2025: Mind Health-The Ability to Navigate Life’s Challenges and Function Productively’. As per the report, youth adults in India (aged 18 to 34 years) rank 60th out of 84 countries surveyed, with a Mind Health Quotient (MHQ) score of 33.
- In contrast, Indians aged 55 and above, rank at 49th spot globally, with an overall MHQ score of 96.
About Global Mind Health in 2025:
Methodology: The study ranks countries based on MHQ score, mapping emotional, social, cognitive and physical capacities of participants.
Global MHQ Score: The study shows the global MHQ score at 66. In comparison, the MHQ score for adults aged 55 and above stands at 101 with nearly 10% experiencing clinically major mental health challenges.
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- However, the average MHQ score for youth (aged 18-34 years) is 36 and 41% experience clinically major mental health issues.
Top 3 Countries: Youth (18-34): Ghana(1st), Nigeria (2nd), Kenya and Zimbabwe (3rd).
- For People (55+): Indonesia(1st), El Salvador (2nd) and Ghana and Mexico (3rd).
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