World Mental Health Day: Women seek more mental health support compared to men

As we observe World Mental Health Day today (October 10), Plum, a leading insurance platform, has disclosed a remarkable surge in teleconsultations for mental health issues, with a fourfold increase among individuals aged 21-30 compared to those aged 31-40.

Approximately 73% of the consultations were scheduled by individuals in the 21-30 age bracket, highlighting a growing awareness and acceptance of mental health support.

The top reasons for seeking consultation include anxiety, stress, coping strategies, relationship challenges, self-development, grief and loss, as well as clinical diagnoses.

Notably, the data indicates that around 55% of the consultation requests came from women, while 45% came from men, suggesting that women are more inclined to seek assistance for their mental well-being.

As reported by The New Indian Express, Saurabh Arora, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Plum, emphasized their mission to positively impact people's lives by addressing their physical, mental, and financial well-being.

He also stressed that mental health consultations can often be expensive, and Plum is committed to making mental healthcare more affordable and accessible.

Plum adopts an innovative approach and collaborates with employers to offer group health insurance policies, ensuring that individuals have access to high-quality mental health consultations.