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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
TopicMental illness

Topic: Mental illness

India’s mental health conversation is opening up. Better access to treatment is next

A leading cause of disability, mental illness is one of our most significant challenges. In India, the scale of the problem can feel overwhelming.

Another Burari? ‘Suicide notes’ say Hisar man killed wife & 3 kids, then ended life for ‘moksh’

Ramesh Verma, 45, was known to be a ‘gentle’ nature lover who kept to himself. He is now, however, the prime suspect in the brutal bludgeoning deaths of his young family.

Indian govt won’t spend enough on mental healthcare. Impact investing could be the solution

The number of people suffering from mental health issues in India has grown from 125 million in 1990 to 197 million in 2017.

Covid patients at risk of developing psychiatric illnesses, shows Oxford study of US records

The Lancet Psychiatry study suggests two-way link between Covid and psychiatric illnesses, which means those with existing psychiatric illnesses face higher risk of a Covid diagnosis.

On World Suicide Prevention Day, let’s resolve to remove stigma about mental illness

One-fourth of 1,069 respondents in a cross-sectional study reported having the idea of death or self-harm during the Covid-19 period.

SC issues notice to Centre, IRDA on plea seeking insurance for mental illness treatment

According to the petition, insurance companies do not cover treatment of mental illness despite a mandate under the Mental Healthcare Act 2017

Drug to treat epilepsy, bipolar disorder must carry warning about ‘immune system reaction’

Lamotrigine is sold in India under more than 20 brand names, including Lamitor, Lametec, Lamosyn and Lamez.

Kolkata man found living with father’s decomposing body for 5 days

Police detains the Behala resident, brother says he is mentally unstable. The body was spotted by the brother who lives nearby.

This is how we can empower 8 billion minds by 2030

Mental health disorders are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide and could cost the global economy some $16 trillion by 2030.

Transgenders, GOT superfans & teen singers: ‘Humans of Kashmir’ get a voice on Facebook

A Kashmir psychologist is out to shatter the stereotypes associated with the Valley's residents. Her platform is a Facebook page called 'Humans of Kashmir'.

On Camera

Climate change doesn’t just affect poor people, farmers. Cities and banks aren’t safe either

In India, only 17% of public sector banks and 25% of private sector banks claimed to have an internal strategy for integrating climate risks into their risk management framework.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India, Oman hold 5th annual high-level meeting to boost maritime security

Both the governments expressed their commitment to strengthening their maritime cooperation to strengthen the maritime safety and security framework in the region.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.