Dr. Neerja Aggarwal, Co-Founder & CEO, Emoneeds and Vivek Tandon, Vice President, Primus Partners, share their views on India's Growing Mental Health Crisis Due to Climate Change.They highlight that while the physical effects of climate change, such as heat strokes and respiratory illnesses, are well-documented, the mental health implications are often overlooked. Data from psychiatric institutions, including the Central Institute of Psychiatry in Ranchi, reveals a 10-20% increase in patient admissions during peak summer months, with a sharp rise in manic episodes among individuals with bipolar disorder. They further emphasize the psychological strain climate change imposes on India’s youth. A 2024 study by Chintan Environmental Research and Action Group found that 89% of schoolchildren in Delhi-NCR report experiencing anxiety linked to climate change, underscoring the urgent need for mental health to be integrated into climate resilience planning.