Rising mental health concerns highlighted at ‘Samanvaya 2026’

Metro India News | Hyderabad 

Mental health issues among youth are emerging as a growing concern, said IAS officer A. Devasena at the inaugural session of the two-day national seminar ‘Samanvaya 2026’, organized on Saturday by KIMS Hospitals in association with the Clinical Psychology Society of India (CPSI). Devasena advised young people to use social media responsibly and focus on building a strong foundation for a better future from an early age.

KIMS Group of Hospitals CMD Dr. Bhaskar Rao observed that such platforms would benefit young medical professionals and stressed the need for multidisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered care to address the growing burden of mental health issues among youth. Organizing Chairperson Dr. Shanmukhi said the seminar assumes significance in the backdrop of increasing mental health challenges among young people in the country.

The theme ‘Samanvaya’, which signifies balance and integration, was reflected in discussions highlighting the need for holistic treatment strategies for complex conditions such as depression, anxiety, somatic and dissociative disorders.