Sapien Labs Report: India’s Youth Rank 60th on Mind Health
Why in the news
In February 2026, the US-based NGO Sapien Labs released “Global Mind Health in 2025”. India’s older adults did far better than its young adults.
India’s standing
| Age group | Rank | MHQ score |
|---|---|---|
| Youth (18–34) | 60th of 84 | 33 |
| Older adults (55+) | 49th | 96 |
About the report
- Ranking uses the Mind Health Quotient (MHQ): emotional capacity, social functioning, cognition and physical well-being.
- 55+ worldwide: average 101; nearly 10% face major challenges.
Top performers
- Youth: Ghana, Nigeria, then Kenya and Zimbabwe.
- 55+: Indonesia, El Salvador, then Ghana and Mexico.