Page 19 - Mental Health
Urban Company introduces unlimited mental health leave policy for employees
Urban Company introduced an initiative under which employees can take unlimited sick leaves in case they are suffering from any form of mental or physical illness
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One-third of Covid-19 patients in US had deteriorating mental state: Study
Patients with altered mental function - the medical term is encephalopathy - were also nearly seven times as likely to die as those who did not have that type of problem
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Depression to suicide: India battles mental health crisis amid Covid-19
Though there are no exact figures, the anecdotal evidence of people choosing to end their lives is mounting
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50% of India's working women feel increased stress due to pandemic: Survey
Nearly 50% of India's working women are feeling increased stress due to the Covid-19 pandemic, claimed a survey conducted by online professional network LinkedIn
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Suicides by businesspeople: Seeking help is necessary, say psychiatrists
A total of 9,052 such cases were seen in 2019, an increase of 13.3 per cent over the previous year
Indian prisons, Nirav Modi's mental health in focus at UK extradition case
During Wednesday's hearing, Modi's defence team also claimed their client had been the subject of a trial by media and would not receive a fair trial in India
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Govt launches 24X7 toll free helpline to provide psychological support
The Centre on Monday launched a 24X7 toll free mental rehabilitation helpline for providing psychological support to people
Mental health start-ups capitalise on pandemic-led demand for services
Many are discovering new revenue streams by adopting a digital-first approach and fostering ties with corporate clients to roll out customised solutions
Why 243 Indian women had to ask a court for permission to abort
Each year, millions of women in India find themselves with an unintended or an unwanted pregnancy for various reasons
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India's patchy mental healthcare system failing to deliver during pandemic
Past pandemics led to worsening mental health issues and an increase in suicides, according to studies
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Mental health issues on rise, over 1,300 seek Maharashtra govt's help
Amid the coronavirus-enforced lockdown, more than 1,300 people battling mental stress and depression have approached the Maharashtra government with requests for medical help
Delhi to hire new agencies for mental health units in childcare centres
The Delhi government will be hiring agencies to run its mental health units at its childcare institutions aimed at providing mental health services for children, a government official said on Monday.
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This couple's AI chatbot helps people overcome mental health problems
An anthropomorphised baby penguin uses evidence-based cognitive behavioural techniques, meditation, breathing and motivational interviewing to help the user build emotional resilience
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It's hard to admit we're lonely. Here are signs and how to manage them
So what are the signs of loneliness? And how can we recognise these signs and therefore manage them?
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Covid-19 impact: 50% of global youth depressed, 17% out of jobs, says ILO
The ILO survey aimed to capture the immediate effects of the pandemic on the lives of youths (aged 18 to 29 years) with regard to employment, education, mental health, rights and social activism
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How to know if your e-shopping habit is a problem and what to do if it is
Like alcohol use - or overeating, watching TV or surfing the internet - online shopping doesn't pose a problem when used as an occasional treat
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WHO asks southeast Asia region members to bolster essential health services
The pandemic has put immense strain on health systems across the South-East Asia Region
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Snacking to chores: How Covid-19 lockdown affected lives in Australia
To understand how the virus affected people's everyday lives, the ABS ran a fortnightly survey with the same group of 1,000 people from April 1 to July 10. Here are some of the key findings
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NIMHANS releases guidelines for health workers' mental health needs
The NIMHANS has come out with guidelines that define a framework to address the mental health needs of healthcare personnel in Covid-19 treatment settings
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Centre urges states, UTs to effectively address mental health issues
Sudan shared some of the steps taken by the Ministry to address them which include setting up of helpline
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