Page 9 - Mental Health

India's suicide death rate drops 30% from 1990 to 2021: Lancet study

The Lancet study observed a more significant decline in suicide rates among females compared to males in India

Deepika Padukone at Pariksha Pe Charcha: 'Marks aren't everything in life'

At Pariksha Pe Charcha, Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone urged students to focus on self-growth, mental well-being, and strengths, reminding them that while exams matter, marks aren't everything

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

Navy conducts workshop on mental health as part of resilience programme

As per the release, the workshop on mental health was held on January 7 at Dr DS Kothari Auditorium, situated in DRDO Bhawan in New Delhi and was led by spiritual teacher BK Shivani

Study reveals direct link between loneliness, disease causing proteins

Among socially isolated and lonely people, researchers have found higher levels of proteins, including those produced in response to stress and those related with higher cholesterol, suggesting a possible "direct consequence of loneliness". While social isolation and loneliness are known to be linked to poor health, the study, published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour, provides evidence of biological processes by which social relationships impact health. Loneliness is one's perception of how disconnected they feel from society. Researchers at the University of Cambridge, UK, and Fudan University, China, therefore suggested that interactions with friends and family could keep us healthy by boosting our immune system and reducing risk of diseases such as heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. "These findings drive home the importance of social contact in keeping us well. More and more people of all ages are reporting feeling lonely. That's why the World Health Organization h

Women can add unique perspective to mental health via care: President Murmu

In October 2022, the government launched Tele-MANAS, a platform spearheaded by NIMHANS and IIT Bengaluru as the nodal mentoring institutes

Chinese are losing their mental health: What is Xi Jinping doing?

China's National Health Commission plans to improve mental health services (between 2025 and 2027), focusing on rising mental health issues among children and adolescents

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

The chessboard whisperers: Mental coaches in demand after Gukesh's success

With Paddy Upton's client, Gukesh, proving spectacularly successful, chess prodigies from around the world will be in the market for mental coaches

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

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

'Pilots are mentally strong:' Air India pilot's uncle refutes suicide claim

Family members of the Air India pilot found dead at her Mumbai home have alleged that her boyfriend would humiliate her publicly, harass her mentally and extort money

Brazil institute sues social media giants for $525 mn over usage by minors

The lawsuits demand the companies create clear data protection mechanisms and issue warnings about the risks to children's and teenagers' mental health due to platform addiction

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 2024: Advantages of meditation for today's youth

Every year on October 10, people worldwide celebrate World Mental Health Day to raise awareness of mental health issues. "Mental Health at Work" is the theme of the day this year

Mental health insurance in India: Costs, coverage, and key providers

For many, accessing professional help for mental health from therapists, counsellors, or psychiatrists remains a costly affair

Mental health crisis: Can Indians afford the price of getting help?

Some therapists and psychiatrists charge as much as Rs 7,000 for a 50-minute session

World Mental Health Day 2024: History, Significance, theme, quotes and more

The world observes World Mental Health Day every year on October 10. Here's all you need to know about this day

Most Indian employees seek self-harm coverage in health insurance plans

In India, 43 per cent of organisations reported that their group medical insurance plans do not include any mental health benefits, a report stated

Most Indian employees seek self-harm coverage in health insurance plans

In India, 43 per cent of organisations reported that their group medical insurance plans do not include any mental health benefits, a report stated