mental health

NEW DELHI: A recent survey conducted by the National Medical Commission (NMC) has revealed alarming statistics regarding the mental health of medical students in India. The survey highlights a growing mental health crisis among the country’s future healthcare professionals, with significant rates of mental health issues and suicidal ideation. The online survey, which included 25,590 […]

More than one million calls have been received on Tele-MANAS since its launch in October 2022

Every year on 24 May, the day to spread awareness on a serious mental disability named Schizophrenia is held. Every year comes with a new theme, to apply a different approach of awareness this year the theme is “Celebrating the Power of Community Kindness.”  What is Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is one of the oldest and core […]

World Hypertension Day is observed every year on May 17th to raise awareness about high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.

The Act is a major advancement in India's protection and well-being for senior citizens. In addition to protecting them from abuse and neglect, it has been mandated that children and family members look after their parents and elderly relatives.

India's legislative framework for mental health care has changed significantly over the years, reflecting the country's growing acceptance of mental health and the rights of those who are struggling with mental health concerns.

NEW DELHI: Piya Chakraborty, who is currently grabbing headlines for marrying Parambrata Chatterjee, an Indian actor and director, is a mental health activist and singer. Early Life: Chakraborty hails from Kolkata, West Bengal, and was raised in a Bengali Hindu household. Her immediate family consists of her father, a retired engineer, and her mother, a homemaker. […]

Sadaf Vidha is a therapist with a keen interest in exploring the psychosocial aspects of individuals, incorporating elements from clinical material, arts, literature, poetry, politics, and social media. Her approach is influenced by deep psychology, intersecting feminism, Buddhism, and postmodern thought. Vidha utilizes these perspectives in her work with clients, and teaching contexts, as well […]

The accused is struggling with metal and family-related problems

"Kindly forgive me, mother," he wrote in a suicide note