71.7% students reported self-harm thoughts, reveals Amaha Mental Health Report 2026

Amaha's Mental Health Report 2026, based on responses from 13,825 people, found that 56.2% experienced thoughts of self-harm before seeking professional care. Around 53% waited over a year for treatment, with students reporting the highest proportion of self-harm thoughts at 71.7%. The findings highlight concerns about delayed access to mental healthcare among respondents.

More than half of people seeking mental healthcare experienced thoughts of self-harm before approaching a professional, according to the Amaha Mental Health Report 2026. The report found that 56.2 per cent of respondents had experienced such thoughts, with the figure climbing to 71.7 per cent among students. Another worrying finding was that 53 per cent had been dealing with mental health concerns for over a year before seeking professional support.

The report, titled The Amaha Mental Health Report 2026: Understanding the Journey to Care in India, is based on responses from 13,825 people collected between October 2025 and September 2026, before they started........

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