Mental Health
- Bollywood
Deepika Padukone thanks PM Modi for supporting students’ mental well-being
Mumbai: Actress Deepika Padukone has expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his unwavering dedication to supporting students’ mental well-being. A strong advocate for mental health awareness, Padukone took…
- Technology
Can ChatGPT, other AI serve as therapists? Hyderabad experts explain
As artificial intelligence (AI) takes deeper roots in our daily lives it directly impacts multiple sectors, including mental health care. As AI tools become more integrated into therapeutic practices, questions arise about…
- Entertainment
Sana Khan slammed for her comments on depression ‘Shame on you’
Mumbai: Former actress Sana Khan, known for her active presence on social media and YouTube, has sparked controversy over her recent comments about postpartum depression. Sana, who is currently in her third…
- India
India: Tele-MANAS receives 15,95,000 calls from people with mental health issues
Hyderabad: The Centre has stated that 15,95,000 calls have been received by the Tele-MANAS toll-free helpline number (14416) of 53 Tele-MANAS Cells established under the ‘National Tele Mental Health Programme’ launched on…
- Health
39 pc of Indian workforce in India hail mental health programmes at job
New Delhi: At least 39 percent of the Indian workforce in India have noticed real benefits from their company’s mental health programmes, a survey said on Friday, October 18. Additionally, 48 percent…
- Bollywood
Deepika Padukone discusses ‘midlife crisis’ in a new mental health video
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone shared a video on Wednesday from her thoughtful interaction with Arianna Huffington at the Live Love Laugh Foundation Lecture series, held in celebration of World Mental Health…
- Featured News
Mental well-being needs to get centre stage in health management
By Seema Kumar and Prachi RaturiAs journalists we often get beats to cover. From politics to education to health to lifestyle to crime to now even social media, we hear. News and…
- Bollywood
Ananya Panday launches her podcast on conversations around mental health
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Ananya Panday, who is getting a lot of positive response for her recently released streaming movie ‘CTRL’, has joined the world of podcasts. The actress will be seen engaging…
- Featured News
Hyderabad psychologists urge reducing stigma around workplace stress
The death of a 23-year-old fresher at Ernst & Young (EY), just four months into her job, reportedly due to overwhelming workplace stress, has sparked widespread outrage, highlighting the toxic work culture…
- Health
Govt. initiative gives hope to over 150 million persons suffering from mental issues
For over 150 million people suffering from mental illness in India here is a glimmer of hope. A combination of digital healthcare and community-based campaigns is helping in significantly reducing depression, anxiety,…
- India
9,900 people report drop in anxiety, depression in rural mental health report
A study by the George Institute for Global Health found that 9,900 people across Andhra Pradesh and Haryana showed reduced anxiety and depression while receiving treatment under India’s rural mental health programme.…
- India
28% of UG Medical students report being diagnosed with mental health conditions
New Delhi: Nearly 28 per cent of UG and 15.3 per cent of PG medical students reported having been diagnosed with mental health conditions, according to an online survey conducted by a…
- Telangana
Obesity surges in Telangana; experts highlight bio-psycho-social factors
Hyderabad: In a startling revelation, the Center’s Economic Survey 2024, tabled at Parliament on Monday, July 22, identified Telangana as one of the states with a troubling trend of growing obesity. Recent…
- Kerala
Sojan Joseph: Mental health nurse from Kerala is now UK’s new MP
London: Sojan Joseph, a mental health nurse in the National Health Service who migrated from Kerala 22 years ago, is among the new crop of Labour members of Parliament elected to the…
- Health
Tele-MANAS mental health helpline gets 3,500 calls per day: Centre
New Delhi: The Tele-MANAS toll-free number, launched as part of the national tele-mental health programme in India, receives 3,500 calls per day on average, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said…
