New Delhi:  Across India’s vast rural landscape, Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) are increasingly being trained to identify early signs of depression, anxiety, and suicidal tendencies among villagers. Yet, a troubling paradox persists — while they are on the frontline of mental health outreach, their own psychological well-being often remains overlooked. Under the National Health Mission, ASHA workers serve as the crucial link between communities and the public hea