References & evidence
Where our statements come from
Figures and clinical statements on this site are based on published research and accepted clinical practice. The main sources are listed here.
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World Health Organization
Mental health fact sheets and the Mental Health Atlas, for global prevalence and treatment-gap figures.
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National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)
National Mental Health Survey of India, for Indian prevalence and service-use figures.
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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR)
American Psychiatric Association, for diagnostic descriptions used in plain-language explanations.
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International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11)
World Health Organization, for classification of conditions including burnout as an occupational phenomenon.
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Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
For information on learning disabilities and developmental conditions in children.
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Rehabilitation Council of India
For professional standards and registration requirements for clinical psychologists in India.
Self-checks on this site are reflective tools drawn from published screening research. They are not diagnostic instruments and do not replace assessment by a qualified clinician.