In 2023, the total number of 10% top-cited scientific publications in psychiatric mental health in India stood at an unspecified baseline. Forecasted data suggests a steady increase from 0.77 publications in 2024 to 0.94 publications in 2028. The year-on-year growth is projected at approximately 4.3% from 2024 to 2025, 4.9% from 2025 to 2026, 5.9% from 2026 to 2027, and 4.4% from 2027 to 2028. The five-year CAGR reflects consistent progress.

Future trends to watch for:

Increased international collaboration could enhance publication impact.
Technological advancements may drive further growth in high-impact research.
Government and private sector investments in mental health research could provide significant boosts.