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Nov 26, 2018
Understanding mental illness: The question of perpetrators' minds — and why they need therapy too
When the mental illness at the heart of our society is diagnosed, perhaps a solution to violence can finally be found – and this is why the trauma of perpetrators warrants attention too -
Nov 21, 2018
Companies increasing focus on employees' emotional, financial health to increase productivity: Study
63 percent Companies already have or are developing a strategy to improve financial well-being and 13 percent are considering it in three years' time. -
Nov 15, 2018
Music can be an affordable, non-medical aid to overcome sleep loss, study finds
Music stimulates sleep and blocks the internal or external stimulus that would otherwise disrupt sleep. -
Nov 09, 2018
Understanding mental illness: When Psychology fails to politicise, socialise its understanding of trauma
The mental health sector, with its flawed language and perspectives, regularly helps the system wield the weapon of 're-traumatisation' -
Oct 29, 2018
Dearth of coping mechanisms for mental health issues in India adds to growing spectre of violence, say experts
The latest National Mental Health Survey from 2015-16 emphasised that an estimated 150 million people across India need mental health care interventions. -
Oct 29, 2018
Deepika Padukone on upcoming wedding with Ranveer Singh: Excited in same way as I am about signing my next film
Deepika Padukone, along with her father Prakash, in an interview with India Today TV opened up about her upcoming nuptials, mental health and her career from a model to one of the most successful actresses in the Hindi film industry. -
Oct 23, 2018
Understanding mental illness: Internalised stigma is real — and psychiatry must change its approach
There is an inherent shame in taking psychiatric medication for many of us, no matter how well-informed we are, how scientifically we view the topic, or how much compassion we have for ourselves -
Oct 21, 2018
#MeToo in India: Mental health issues must not become excuses for condoning sexual assault
What is most alarming to us as mental health practitioners is some individuals using mental health as a cop-out when allegations under the #MeToo campaign crop up. -
Oct 21, 2018
Health Ministry asks states to set up mental health authority, review boards to implement Mental Health Care Act
The Union Health Ministry has asked all the states to set up State Mental Health Authority and District Mental Health Review Board to ensure effective implementation of the Mental Health Care Act, 2017. -
Oct 20, 2018
#MeToo and mental heath: Notes on surviving this harrowing news cycle, from those who've been there
It's been a tough few days for women in India. Just following the #MeToo news cycle — whether as a reader or as a journalist — is enough to trigger panic and anxiety.
