Mental Health
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
Most employees feel companies can do more to address mental health: Report
Even as the corporate sector in India is taking steps to address mental health issues at workplaces, a majority of employees believe companies could do more to improve their overall well-being, a survey report said on Saturday. Over 79 per cent of those participated in the survey opined their organisations could do more to address mental health issues and well-being, according to the report by HR services and workforce solutions provider Genius Consultants. "We must recognise that employee well-being is not just a trend, but a crucial aspect of organizational success. The data reveals that a significant number of employees are grappling with anxiety and feeling overwhelmed in their work environments. Companies need to take proactive steps to foster a supportive atmosphere that prioritises mental health and work-life balance," Genius Consultants Chairman and Managing Director R P Yadav said. The report is based on a survey carriied out between August 5 and September 2, 2024, among ..
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EY employee's death prompts Big Four to relook work culture norms
The recent death of EY employee Anna Sebastian Perayil, which led to a widespread discussion about work-life balance, prompts major firms to reform their work cultures amid allegations of exploitation
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Over 170,000 suicides in India: Why experts say mental health isn't enough
Experts highlight poverty, debt, domestic violence, addiction, and social isolation as key contributors to suicide in India, urging policymakers to include them into their prevention strategies
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Strategies to prevent suicides should address risk factors: Researchers
National strategies aimed at preventing suicide should include measures to address social issues to prevent people from reaching "crisis point," even as clinical services for those in crisis are critical, argue authors of a new six-paper series published in The Lancet Public Health journal. The international team of authors, including those from the Public Health Foundation of India, New Delhi, called for a change in the narrative around suicide -- to move away from presenting it as a purely mental health issue and acknowledge the impact of social risk factors, such as poverty, domestic violence, addictions and isolation. This was particularly relevant for India, which released the National Suicide Prevention Strategy in November 2022, and grounded most of its proposed solutions within the mental health scope, despite police data showing that factors, including gender, employment, and stressful life events have important roles to play, the researchers said. The strategy is aimed at
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Delhi govt to expand mental health counseling services to all govt schools
The Delhi government on Friday directed the government schools to conduct mental-health check-ups of the students for their well-being by introducing comprehensive counseling services, according to an official statement. Delhi Education Minister Atishi instructed the Directorate of Education (DoE) to draft a blueprint for the initiative following the success of a pilot phase that provided counseling to over 20,000 students across 20 schools, said the statement. Atishi directed the DoE to prepare a blueprint for expanding counseling services to all government schools here, ensuring timely support for the students' mental health needs, it said. She said that the pilot phase ran for a year in which the Educational and Vocational Guidance Counselors (EVGC) and school psychologists worked with the students to maintain their mental health, said the statement. Atishi mentioned that group sessions and social-emotional learning programs helped the students manage stress and stay emotionally
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