Mental Health In India

Reporting on mental health: Eschewing sensationalism in favour of sensitive, critical method is vital

Not only is the lack of sensitive reportage on mental health backfiring in many ways, it is also reinforcing the very social stigmas which are being spoken about.

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.