Mental Health Care

72% of students seeking mental healthcare report self-harm thoughts: Amaha

A study of 13,825 people found that 53 per cent had experienced mental health concerns for over a year before reaching the provider, highlighting barriers to timely care

IITs plan dedicated mental health cadre for students, faculty and staff

Indian Institutes of Technology are considering creating a proper cadre of mental health professionals who will be engaged to ensure the psychological well-being of students and faculty, according to IIT Directors. Several IITs have been at the centre of controversy this year for student suicides on campus due to different reasons. However, Directors of two IITs confirmed that the plan to create the cadre is not a fallout of the recent suicides but has been deliberated upon for at least two years. While IITs have taken initiatives in the past to address the mental health of students, the death of an IIT Bombay student on September 18, who was found hanging from the ceiling fan in his hostel room on campus, has triggered protests, bringing back the spotlight on student suicides. The incident came after an IIT Delhi student died by suicide in August, leading to outrage on the campus, and is one of the several such deaths that have occurred across the premier technical institutions of

Working 9-to-5? Here's how to spend time in nature despite a busy schedule

Getting outdoors doesn't require a weekend getaway. Experts say small daily habits such as eating lunch outside, taking nature breaks and choosing greener routes can improve mental well-being

Why practical wisdom matters when life gets messy and rules fall short

When life presents complex situations with no clear rules, practical wisdom helps people rely on judgment, experience and empathy to make thoughtful decisions

Diet, screen time drive decline in mental health among India's youth: Study

A global study finds India's young adults scoring far below older generations on mental health, with rising consumption of ultra-processed food and increasing screen exposure emerging as key risks

The worse your mental health problem, the less sympathy you get: Here's why

Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and some personality disorders, including borderline and narcissistic personality disorder, tend to attract less empathy and more suspicion

Do positive affirmations work? Psychologist examines the evidence

Positive self-talk is only helpful in safe environments. In unsafe or harmful situations (for example, an abusive relationship) staying positive may blind you to potential dangers

How mental health has changed in baby boomers, Gen X across their adulthood

In both cohorts, mental health was generally at its best during a person's 30s; but, from middle age, average levels of psychological distress began to increase

India's mental health care workforce must quadruple to meet needs

Country has 0.75 psychiatrists per 100,000 people: Less than the world average of 1.3

Positive psychology experts ignore their own advice, mindset maybe the key

Study finds wellbeing experts rely less on scheduled activities and more on a flexible mindset that adapts to life's ups and downs, rather than intentionally "doing" prescribed positivity exercises

Why so many men avoid therapy even when struggling, according to doctors

Across age groups, men continue to avoid mental health support even when they are struggling. Experts explain why this happens and what needs to change to make help accessible

People with sensitive personalities more prone to anxiety, depression

New research reveals a strong link between sensitivity and mental health risks like anxiety and depression, but also improves response to care

ChatGPT can't be your therapist anymore, here's what has changed and why

Curious why ChatGPT is no longer your go-to confidant? OpenAI now limits emotional advice, pushing users toward real-world support. Know what has changed

Are These 15 Mental Health Myths Holding You Back? | Mental health tips | Health with BS

“Snap out of it.” “Therapy is for the crazy.” Sound familiar? In this Fact-check Friday, top psychiatrists debunk 15 of the most damaging mental health myths that still dominate our conversations.

Hope on call: In suicide-prone states, telepsychiatry emerges as a lifeline

With suicide rates rising in smaller states, experts say telepsychiatry is bridging critical mental health gaps through digital access, community outreach, and reduced stigma

Amid 90-hr workweek debate, Eco survey bets on employees' mental well-being

The Economic Survey 2024-2025 document argues that the ramifications of low levels of mental well-being is detrimental, not just to the health of the person, but to the economy as well

Delhi HC directs GNCTD to swiftly fill posts for Mental Health Authority

The court also instructed that once the Authority is constituted, it should promptly establish the Review Boards as per Sections 73 and 74 of the Mental Health Act

53 Tele-MANAS cells established to provide mental health services: Govt

Thirty-six states and Union territories have set up 53 Tele-MANAS cells to provide mental health services and more than 15.95 lakh calls were handled through the helpline till November 22, Union Health Minister J P Nadda told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. The National Tele-Mental Health Programme (NTMHP) was launched on October 10, 2022, to improve access to quality mental health counselling and care services in the country, he said. Responding to a question, he said the government has established a dedicated Tele-MANAS or Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States cell at the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune to extend tele-mental health assistance and support to all armed forces service personnel and their dependents. Armed forces personnel on dialling the Tele-MANAS toll-free helpline number --14416 -- from any part of the country would be connected to the state Tele-MANAS Cell, from where their call would be re-directed to the dedicated Tele-MANAS Cell at t

Mental wellbeing paradox: How cost, stigma hinder therapy access in India

A survey has revealed that while 83 per cent of surveyed individuals believe mental health issues carry no shame, 81 per cent feel embarrassed to admit they are undergoing therapy

World Mental Health Day: Why employers must act on mental health now

The World Health Organization reports that around 15 per cent of working-age adults live with a mental health disorder