Health Minister Dr. Rajitha Seneratne says that mental stress and mental disorders are on the increase and modern, competitive lifestyle is the cause.

Referring to the statistics documented at the Mental Health Unit of the Health Ministry the Minister said this issue impacted the entire society.

The Minister said problems faced at home and at office were also cause for mental stress and disorders.

He further said one in five public sector employees suffer from stress and society should work towards alleviating it.