Updated Feb 07, 2021 | 13:22 IST According to a study published by The Lancet Psychiatry in 2019, 197.3 million people in India had mental disorders in 2017. However, only 12 per cent of them sought help for their mental health issues. How has the rural population reacted to mental health issues due to the pandemic? | Photo Credit: iStock Images Key Highlights Mental health issues are a widespread challenge in the current scenario As per recent studies, very few people seek help for their mental health disorders, and the incidence is even lower among rural population Here is all you need to know about the mental health issues that affect people in rural places, and why awareness is key to combat these issues