Report gives overview of population's mental health

Chinese people's mental health was generally good last year, with about one in 10 adults at risk of depression, according to a report released on Thursday.

The rate of those prone to depression was slightly lower than the level recorded in 2020, researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Institute of Psychology said.

The decrease is partly attributed to the increasing accessibility of mental health services in recent years.

The "Report on National Mental Health Development in China (2021-2022)" was based on a nationwide survey involving about 200,000 people and was released during a news conference held in Beijing.

In addition, the risk of depression among 18 to 24 years old was highest among all age groups at 24.1 percent.

"Mental health problems remain prevalent among adults, with depression the most prominent issue," the report read, adding joint efforts are needed to step up psychological services.