Why mental health support should be integrated into education
1 year, 11 months ago

Why mental health support should be integrated into education

The Hindu  

January 01, 2023 03:22 pm | Updated 03:22 pm IST The path of higher education is critical in every student’s life, as it determines their future. According to UNICEF’s survey findings for 21 countries in The State of the World’s Children 2021 report, every one in seven youngsters between 15 and 24 years in India reported some form of poor mental health such as feelings of depression or disinterest. Over the years, collegiate bodies, higher authorities and student counselling groups have taken a few measures to provide adequate support to students with mental health issues. What institutes can do Here are some ways to strengthen mental healthcare services on education campuses across India: Create youth-driven activities and promote volunteers and personal mentors who can be trained as frontline support to address issues around mental health within the campus. Host mental health counselling camps, wellness weeks, as well as interactive sessions within the campus to teach students self-calming or anxiety-coping techniques.

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Mental health crisis: Why is mental health education important for students?
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India Today  

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India Today  

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India Today  

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Hindustan Times  

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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Academia Needs to Play Stronger Role in Raising Mental Health Awareness in India - News18
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Academia Needs to Play Stronger Role in Raising Mental Health Awareness in India - News18

News 18  

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India Today  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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India Today  

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The Hindu  

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Why many Indians are reluctant to trust mental health advice

The Hindu  

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Live Mint  

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India Today  

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The Hindu  

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2 years ago

Here are 5 ways teachers can help students who are struggling with mental health issues

India Today  

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News 18  

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Make Mental Health a Global Priority; What Action India Can Take at Policy & Social Levels
2 years, 2 months ago

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News 18  

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2 years, 2 months ago

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India Today  

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Keep an eye on your student's mental health this back-to-school season
2 years, 4 months ago

Keep an eye on your student's mental health this back-to-school season

NPR  

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2 years, 4 months ago

New Reports Talk About Whether Schools Are Doing Enough To Help With The Mental Health of Youths

News 18  

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2 years, 6 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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From Students Centre to Manodarpan: Initiatives for Students in Need of Help
2 years, 7 months ago

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News 18  

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Impact of Covid- 19 on mental health of children and adolescents
2 years, 7 months ago

Impact of Covid- 19 on mental health of children and adolescents

Hindustan Times  

Mental health is as important as physical health in achieving one’s developmental milestones. This complex array of challenges has led to grief, fear, anxiety, depression and parental fatigue, in turn, negatively affecting the mental health of children and adolescents. According to UNICEF, more than 330 million youngsters have stayed indoors for more than nine months causing debilitating effects on the …

'Education, Communication, Conversation': This 26-Yr-Old is Changing Mental Health Space in Urban India
3 years, 2 months ago

'Education, Communication, Conversation': This 26-Yr-Old is Changing Mental Health Space in Urban India

News 18  

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How to take care of your mental health while preparing for government exams
3 years, 3 months ago

How to take care of your mental health while preparing for government exams

India Today  

Several reports by Lancet stated that one in every seven Indians suffers from some form of mental disorder. Quick tips for students to take care of their mental health during exam preparation While only a few find the supportive environment they need to cope, many students have to fend for themselves in the absence of any intervention from mental health …

Reopening Tamil Nadu schools, colleges to focus on students' mental health
3 years, 3 months ago

Reopening Tamil Nadu schools, colleges to focus on students' mental health

India TV News  

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Impact of lockdown on mental health of students
3 years, 4 months ago

Impact of lockdown on mental health of students

India Today  

Paying attention to the mental health of students is the need of the hour. Top 3 causes of mental health issues faced by students When we dig into the top complaints we have received from Indian students in these times, we found the top 3 issues to be: 1. How to protect the mental health of students and youth at …

Mental health issues that students are facing today
3 years, 8 months ago

Mental health issues that students are facing today

India Today  

In the current wake of the pandemic, WHO states that India is the most depressed country in the world. These statistics alone are alarming enough to take cognizance of the fact that mental health among students is going to be the next crisis. As mental health professionals, we are Mental health issues that students are facing today What we need …

Men, students made up majority of callers to India's first mental health helpline: Report
3 years, 10 months ago

Men, students made up majority of callers to India's first mental health helpline: Report

Firstpost  

Around 75 percent of callers were people between ages 15 and 40, and around 18 percent were from people between ages 41 and 60. An internal report from the SJE found that between 16 September 2020 and 15 January 2021, around 13,550 calls were made, of which more than 70 percent of callers were men and 29.5 percent were women. …

'India Most Depressed Country In The World': Madras High Court Seeks Response From Central Authorities Over Mental Health Facilities
4 years ago

'India Most Depressed Country In The World': Madras High Court Seeks Response From Central Authorities Over Mental Health Facilities

Live Law  

Taking note of the "inadequate treatment facilities" for mental health patients, the Madras High Court on Friday called upon the Central health authorities to answer the specific queries raised by the Court on this issue. Thus, while suggesting medical health reforms, including establishment of National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences in all zones of the Country, the Bench …

Safeguarding mental health of students during the ongoing pandemic
4 years ago

Safeguarding mental health of students during the ongoing pandemic

India Today  

As the covid-19 pandemic and lockdown restrictions hit us in early 2020, there was a sudden normalization of mental health discussions worldwide. When creating an action plan for safeguarding mental health issues amongst students, one can take into consideration the following: Understanding the home environment: Some students may be part of troubled or abusive homes. Students are showing signs of …

Andhra Pradesh Govt to focus on mental health of students
4 years, 1 month ago

Andhra Pradesh Govt to focus on mental health of students

India Today  

Covid-19 has left some psychological footprints on the minds of people during the period of lockdown. Andhra Pradesh educational institutions are working on the mental health of the students. The state government has decided to help students deal with their psychological issues around a thick pessimistic cloud formed due to financial, career problems. The Higher Education department has asked all …

Random Forays: Mental health should be a focus area
4 years, 2 months ago

Random Forays: Mental health should be a focus area

Hindustan Times  

As long as our lives progress without too many hiccups along the winding pathways that, because we’re living on this earth, naturally present themselves before us, we ignore certain things. Mental illness is a real and potent foe which is not only rearing its head in present times, but has been presenting dangerous or at least uncomfortable life situations to …

Boosting India’s mental health care apparatus
4 years, 2 months ago

Boosting India’s mental health care apparatus

Hindustan Times  

Mental health has had its Cinderella moment this year. Access to mental health services for all has to become a reality, we have to rethink the current traditional definition of mental health human resources and revamp the methodology for developing these Many myths about mental health remain in our collective thinking — those who face mental health problems are weak; …

India didn’t prioritize mental health before Covid-19. Now it’s paying the price
4 years, 3 months ago

India didn’t prioritize mental health before Covid-19. Now it’s paying the price

CNN  

New Delhi CNN — “My heartbeats are heavy. None of India’s 22 languages have words that mean “mental health” or “depression.” “People think that talking about your feelings makes you weak – there are a lot of misconceptions.”Baldev Singh, volunteer counselor While there are terms for sadness, grief or devastation in Urdu and other Indian languages, the specific terminology to …

In India, the deepening of the mental health crisis | Opinion
4 years, 5 months ago

In India, the deepening of the mental health crisis | Opinion

Hindustan Times  

Humanity has rarely experienced such a collective sense of vulnerability, a dual threat to the body and mind. Further, the findings of a countrywide National Mental Health Survey 2015-16 by the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences revealed that nearly 150 million Indians need active mental health care interventions while fewer than 30 million are seeking this support. Many …

DTU is offering online counseling sessions to students during lockdown
4 years, 6 months ago

DTU is offering online counseling sessions to students during lockdown

India Today  

The year 2020 sure has brought many tragedies with it and one heart-wrenching news to hit the limelight amidst many earthquakes, possible war, the spread of Covid-19 is popular actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s bodily demise. After the death of Sushant Singh Rajput by suicide grabbed the attention of many people, netizens started to talk more about mental health problems. Educational …

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