Consider the following statements with respect to “The State of the World’s Children 2021” Report:

Consider the following statements with respect to “The State of the World’s Children 2021” Report:

1. The report says that around 14 percent of 15 to 24-year-olds in India, or 1 in 7, have often felt depressed.

2. In the report, it says India was the only one of 21 countries where only a minority of young people felt that people experiencing mental health issues should search out to others.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 Only

B. 2 Only

C. Both 1 & 2

D. None

Answer: Both 1 & 2

Explanation:

Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare released UNICEF’s global flagship publication – “The State of the World’s Children 2021; On My Mind: promoting, protecting and caring for children’s mental health”

The report details the significant impact of COVID-19 pandemic on children’s mental health.

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