Archive · 3 Jun 2025
India's Overworked Youth: Mental Health Crisis
Imagine you're always told to work harder and faster, even if it makes you feel stressed and tired.
That's what's happening to many young people in India.
They're working long hours, sometimes without enough support, because they feel like they have to succeed.
This is causing lots of stress and mental health problems like anxiety and trouble sleeping.
Many can't slow down because they need the money.
To help, workplaces need to be more supportive, and communities can offer help.
The goal is to make it okay to prioritize well-being and redefine success as more than just working all the time.
Indian youth face a mental health crisis due to a culture of overwork and pressure to succeed.
The constant pressure and long hours contribute to anxiety, insomnia, and disconnection.
A 2022 Deloitte report found that 80% of Indian professionals reported mental health issues.
Many young people in India work long hours to provide for their families, making rest a luxury.
Solutions include workplace reforms, community support, and societal shifts to prioritize well-being.
- Who
- Young Indians, particularly millennials and Gen Z.
- What
- A growing mental health crisis among young Indians related to overwork and hustle culture.
- When
- Published June 3, 2025.
- Where
- India, especially in urban centers and the IT sector.
- Why
- Due to hustle culture, demanding work environments, and societal pressures prioritizing productivity over well-being.
- Percentage of Indian professionals reporting mental health issues (2022)
- 80%
- Typical workday length for young professionals
- 10-12 hours
- Weekly hours logged by one in four IT professionals
- 70 hours or more
- Cause of death for a young employee at Ernst & Young due to work related stress
- Suicide