Mahatma Gandhi wrote in Harijan, in 1936, that India is to be found in its villages. Today, that still holds true: over 64% of the country lives in its rural areas. While the Mental Healthcare Act of ...

On 8 October 2024, Asia Society India began the fourth season of its conversations on mental health, with ‘Policies of Care: Mental Health and the Workplace.’ This session aimed to assess the state of ...

Mental health continues to be a significant global issue. India has made notable advancements through programs such as Tele ...

As someone who helps Indian students prepare for higher education abroad, I have seen how emotional well-being must be part of the preparation for international mobility. Leaving home means leaving ...

Experts discuss the crisis in India's psychology profession post-NEP 2020, highlighting confusion and potential impacts on ...

MUMBAI — Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone has been appointed as India’s first Mental Health Ambassador by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, marking a milestone in the nation’s ...

The Supreme Court has issued a strict timetable for all states and Union Territories to inform the court within eight weeks about the implementation of student mental-health and suicide-prevention ...

AI-powered digital avatars are to be trialled for people in India and Ethiopia who hear voices in their heads, as researchers try to adapt mental health treatment so they can be used effectively in ...

The hyperlocal streaming service Zeam has announced that the Mental Health Television Network (MHTN) has launched on its platform. MHTN said it offers a compassionate and stigma-free platform ...

Mental health disorders are increasingly prevalent in adults aged 55 and above, with nearly 19% experiencing conditions like depression and anxiety. These issues often go unnoticed due to symptoms ...