Eliminating elitism in mental health
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Eliminating elitism in mental health

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Labour and Employment, in its year-end review report for 2024, stated that all States and Union Territories are expected to complete the process of harmonisation and pre-publication of draft rules for the new Labour Codes by March 31, 2025. Moreover, its conjoint reading with Sections 23 and 24 of the OSHWC provides a narrow connotation of ‘health,’ confining it to physical well-being and excluding mental health. In contrast, the Central government’s praiseworthy Tele Manas initiative bridges the gap between its callers and mental health professionals, but its functionality requires beneficiaries to voluntarily make the distress call to the helpline number. The way forward To realise the goal of ‘Satyamev Jayate to Shramev Jayate,’ as the Prime Minister envisioned in 2014, mental health of blue-collar workers ought to be given due precedence. Second, the list of ‘occupational diseases’ under the third schedule of the CSC calls for a legislative attempt to provide holistic coverage of diseases arising from mental strain attributed to employment and working conditions, thereby leaving less room for judicial interpretation on a case-by-case basis.

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Women's mental health a ticking time-bomb in India: How to defuse crisis
1 week, 1 day ago

Women's mental health a ticking time-bomb in India: How to defuse crisis

India Today  

An alarming women’s mental health crisis is staring India and the world in the face. Despite such disturbing figures, stigma and societal taboos continue to keep scores of Indian women with mental health issues from seeking professional help. ‘Unveiling the Silent Struggle’, a report by Mpower, a mental health social enterprise of the Aditya Birla Education Trust, has found that …

India needs to invest more in mental health
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India needs to invest more in mental health

New Indian Express  

Mental ill-health is increasing globally, and India is no exception. The need of the hour for India is to invest in mental health manpower, services and research, to protect its tomorrow, said Dr Koushik Sinha Deb, additional professor, department of psychiatry, AIIMS. In an interview with Kavita Bajeli-Datt, he says people, especially in cities, nowadays are more open about discussing …

Addressing mental health in high-stress professions
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Addressing mental health in high-stress professions

Hindustan Times  

Behind the safety and security of every nation lies an invisible burden borne by individuals in high-stakes professions. A striking example is the significant 40% reduction in suicides within the Central Industrial Security Force, a result of targeted mental health interventions through a public-private partnership with Mpower. While successful PPP collaborations show a blueprint, they highlight the need for systemic …

ThinkEdu 2025: Integrate mental health awareness into medical education, say experts
1 month, 3 weeks ago

ThinkEdu 2025: Integrate mental health awareness into medical education, say experts

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The 13th edition of the ThinkEdu Conclave 2025 spotlighted an issue that is often overlooked but deeply pervasive: India’s mental health crisis. Two eminent psychiatrists, Dr Pratima Murthy, Director of NIMHANS, and Dr Koushik Sinha Deb, Additional Professor of Psychiatry at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, dissected the layers of this growing concern and proposed solutions in …

Budget 2025: From AI in diagnostic to robotic surgeries to aesthetics, list of expectations for health sector
2 months ago

Budget 2025: From AI in diagnostic to robotic surgeries to aesthetics, list of expectations for health sector

India TV News  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for the financial year 2025-26 on February 1. According to National Health Accounts estimates, India's share of healthcare expenditure has declined from 64.2 per cent in 2013-14 to 39.4 per cent in 2021-22, but the journey towards Universal Health Coverage remains challenging. Based on this, investments in AI-driven solutions by the …

AI, flexibility & sustainability redefine workplaces in India
3 months, 1 week ago

AI, flexibility & sustainability redefine workplaces in India

Live Mint  

In the past 11 months, we’ve witnessed the rise of new workplace practices alongside the reinforcement of existing ones. However, employees with hybrid work arrangements reported greater job satisfaction and had reduced turnover than those who came to the office all five days. Similarly, LinkedIn’s 2023 Workforce Report highlighted mental well-being and work-life balance as critical priorities for young Indian …

Why integrating wellbeing into workplace culture is key for India's growth
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Why integrating wellbeing into workplace culture is key for India's growth

India Today  

India's corporate landscape is experiencing significant changes. Ariz Rizvi, Head of Health Risk Management for India at Aon, has shared how integrating wellbeing into workplace culture is key for India's growth. Increasing employee engagement helps to mitigate the impact of strained mental health on workforce productivity, so organisations need to consider pairing mental health and wellbeing initiatives with strategies that …

Economic Survey 2023-24 calls for paradigm shift to counter rising mental health issues among Indians
8 months ago

Economic Survey 2023-24 calls for paradigm shift to counter rising mental health issues among Indians

The Hindu  

The Economic Survey 2023-24 on July 22 flagged a rise in mental health issues among Indians, calling for a paradigm shift towards a bottom-up, whole-of-community approach to address the problem. Economic Survey 2023-24 updates “Mental health drags down productivity more widely in the ecosystem than individuals’ physical health issues,” it noted. “To an extent, the denial is an outcome of …

At Paris 2024, India to prioritise mental health
8 months, 1 week ago

At Paris 2024, India to prioritise mental health

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Divya Jain spent a good part of the pandemic staring into tiny panels of anxious athletes on her Zoom screen. “The conventional idea of athletes needing mental support was largely to do with getting into a zone and reaching an optimal performance state,” said Parikh, Chairperson, Fortis National Mental Health Program. I wouldn’t have imagined that there would come …

Mental health at the non-profit workplace
10 months ago

Mental health at the non-profit workplace

Hindustan Times  

We often picture non-profit leaders as individuals who have sacrificed or foregone opportunities to earn wealth and have instead chosen to serve vulnerable communities in remote, rural settings. Mental health It was no surprise when 94% non-profit leaders who participated in Dasra’s upcoming flagship research on mental health admitted to struggling with work-life balance. With limited funding available, not all …

Why Britain’s mental health crisis threatens to doom a new generation
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Britain’s mental health crisis threatens to doom a new generation

The Telegraph  

“For the past 10 or 15 years, we have had an increase in the percentage of people requiring mental health support,” says Smith, who focuses on treating young adults. Last year 1.2 million people were on the waiting list for community mental health services. A growing number of school children are suffering with mental health conditions, meaning that unless something …

World Health Day 2024: Five strategies for enhancing your mental well-being
11 months, 3 weeks ago

World Health Day 2024: Five strategies for enhancing your mental well-being

India TV News  

As we observe World Health Day this year under the theme “My Health, My Right,” it’s essential to shine a spotlight on mental health, an often overlooked aspect of well-being. According to the most recent survey conducted by India’s National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, nearly 150 million Indians require mental health care services. A study by the World …

Young people ‘more likely to be out of work due to ill health than those in 40s’
1 year, 1 month ago

Young people ‘more likely to be out of work due to ill health than those in 40s’

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The report also uncovered the extent to which young people with mental health problems …

Self-reporting of mental disorders in India lower than actual burden: study
1 year, 1 month ago

Self-reporting of mental disorders in India lower than actual burden: study

The Hindu  

Social determinants play a vital role in access to healthcare and financial protection among individuals with mental disorders in India. Studies have shown that India needs to address gaps in access and financial protection for individuals with mental disorders to achieve Universal Health Coverage. Highlighting concerning trends regarding the reporting of mental disorders in India, a recent study by researchers …

Explained: Why younger generations in India seem so stressed
1 year, 1 month ago

Explained: Why younger generations in India seem so stressed

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 30, 2024 15:33 IST - 5 MINS READ Meghana AT, a theatre artist from Mumbai, is the creator of an interactive show “Plan B/C/D/E”. He also urged parents, relatives, and teachers to abstain from a “running commentary” on the students’ performance, saying it invites “negative comparisons” and is “detrimental to student’s mental well-being”. The pandemic “has fundamentally …

Mental Health in India | How does India tackle mental health issues among school children?
1 year, 5 months ago

Mental Health in India | How does India tackle mental health issues among school children?

The Hindu  

As per the National Mental Health Survey conducted in 2015-16, the prevalence of mental disorders among children between ages 13-17 was 7.3% in both genders. As per a report from United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, any mental health programme in schools must include five pillars of support — an enabling learning environment, access to early intervention and mental health …

How accessible and affordable is mental healthcare in India
1 year, 5 months ago

How accessible and affordable is mental healthcare in India

The Hindu  

The story so far: Mental disorders are a major cause of disability worldwide, largely due to insufficient understanding, pervasive ignorance, and social stigma. Noting the increasing burden, a recent Standing Committee report tabled in Parliament highlighted that the high treatment gap for most illnesses was due to a lack of mental health professionals, poor infrastructure and stigma. The policy landscape …

Academia Needs to Play Stronger Role in Raising Mental Health Awareness in India - News18
1 year, 5 months ago

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

News 18  

In the contemporary world, mental health is a subject that is often discussed and verily being talked about regardless of age and gender. Educational institutions can also inform and engage the staff, parents, and students about the value of mental health by organising workshops, seminars, and awareness campaigns. This also raises the urgent demand for establishing clear rules and policies …

World Mental Health Day 2023: India Needs a Mental Health Minister - News18
1 year, 5 months ago

World Mental Health Day 2023: India Needs a Mental Health Minister - News18

News 18  

On World Mental Health Day 2023, I appeal to our prime minister to hold a mental health camp every quarter for the Parliamentarians, both from the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. More than two decades ago, mental health camps at railway stations, initiated by the late Mr Gopal, a health activist, along with me received an overwhelming response. Instead, …

Mental health and the floundering informal worker
1 year, 5 months ago

Mental health and the floundering informal worker

The Hindu  

The theme of World Mental Health Day this year is ‘mental health as a universal human right’. On one hand, decent work influences mental health in a positive way while on the other, unemployment, or unstable or precarious employment, workplace discrimination, or poor and particularly unsafe working environments, can all pose a risk to a worker’s mental health. These workers …

Why is it important to consider mental health in health insurance plans?
1 year, 7 months ago

Why is it important to consider mental health in health insurance plans?

Live Mint  

Health insurance plans in India have been evolving over time to the growing need in order to include mental health coverage. Individuals seeking mental health coverage should opt for plans without any sub-limits or capping to ensure comprehensive access to treatment. The inclusion of mental health coverage in health insurance policies serves several purposes. In conclusion, mental health coverage is …

Mental health: Who bears the cost at the workplace?
1 year, 8 months ago

Mental health: Who bears the cost at the workplace?

Hindustan Times  

Humans are social beings. Soon enough laptop fatigue set in along with a host of other problems including mental health problems since humans are simply not genetically adept to deal with lives without the essential human connect. The mental health of the species underwent another drastic round of conditioning As per World Health Organization statistics, 15% of working-age adults were …

Why many Indians are reluctant to trust mental health advice
1 year, 9 months ago

Why many Indians are reluctant to trust mental health advice

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 01, 2023 15:54 IST - 5 MINS READ A student based in Mumbai sought therapy after coming out to her family as a lesbian. This is quite dangerous to the mental health of so many individuals, especially those coming from traditional or restrictive families.” Same-sex marriage debate in India As India’s top court debates same-sex marriage, the …

Mental health is a serious issue in rural India
1 year, 9 months ago

Mental health is a serious issue in rural India

Live Mint  

Last week, the internet schooled actor Nawazuddin Siddique for calling depression “an urban concept”, and rather confidently stating that people in villages don’t get depressed. In October 2022, at an event former cricketer Kapil Dev said that he doesn’t understand “these American words, like ‘pressure’ and ‘depression.’” “It is misleading to say people in villages don’t have mental health issues. …

Mental health risks weigh heavy on corporate India
1 year, 10 months ago

Mental health risks weigh heavy on corporate India

Hindustan Times  

Nearly half of all corporate employees in India struggle with their mental health, revealed a study titled ‘The Silent Struggle’ by Mpower, an initiative by The Aditya Birla Education Trust. Mental health risks weigh heavy on corporate India A total of 3,000 people were surveyed across the eight metropolitan cities of Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Ahmedabad and Pune. …

The Hidden Costs of Mental Health Issues in the Workplace
1 year, 11 months ago

The Hidden Costs of Mental Health Issues in the Workplace

News 18  

Mental health issues can be a major concern in the workplace, as they can have a significant impact on employee productivity, absenteeism, and turnover. Dr Vasudha Agarwal, Clinical Director, United We Care, says, “Mental health issues are a pressing concern for employers, as the poor mental health of employees results in a high cost to employers. The absence of a …

Mental Health: A glorified myth in India
2 years, 1 month ago

Mental Health: A glorified myth in India

India TV News  

Quitting is an option. According to a study in the Lancet Psychiatry, the average cost of mental health treatment in India can cost up to 30-40 per cent of an individual's monthly salary. According to a report by Lancet Commission on Global Mental Health and Sustainable Development, India is expected to suffer a loss of $1.03 trillion from 2012-2030. According …

Destigmatizing Mental Health for India Inc; Creating A Holistic Workplace For All
2 years, 4 months ago

Destigmatizing Mental Health for India Inc; Creating A Holistic Workplace For All

News 18  

Mental health continues to be the elephant in the room in the majority of corporate companies in India. “Managers need to acknowledge that stigma around mental health can lead to poor employee wellbeing outcomes such as low productivity and a higher churn. Companies need to create an environment that normalizes open conversations around mental health issues. Poddar shares some simple …

Mental Health & Insurance Law: Locating The Flawed Discrimination
2 years, 5 months ago

Mental Health & Insurance Law: Locating The Flawed Discrimination

Live Law  

World Mental Health Day 2022 falls on 10 October. The court observed that Section 212, of the Mental Health Care Act, 2017 recognizes the right to equality and it prohibits any sort of discrimination related to mental illness thus insurance companies should make provisions for medical illness on the same basis as physical illness. The Mental Health Act of 1987, …

World Mental Health Day 2022: How To Build Better Mental Health
2 years, 5 months ago

World Mental Health Day 2022: How To Build Better Mental Health

News 18  

Our mental health is a depiction of our sanity to put in simple words. Thus our goal shouldn’t just be to keep mental illnesses at bay but to make a conscious effort to improve our mental health every day. The concept of “Don’t fix, if it isn’t broken” is a part of our everyday Indian culture that does not allow …

Make Mental Health a Global Priority; What Action India Can Take at Policy & Social Levels
2 years, 5 months ago

Make Mental Health a Global Priority; What Action India Can Take at Policy & Social Levels

News 18  

Across continents, every year, October 10 is observed as World Mental Health Day, with the goal to raise awareness about mental health and illness. This year’s theme for mental health, announced by the World Federation for Mental Health, is ‘Make mental health for all a global priority’. The first element is perhaps that of ‘priority.’ There is an urgent need …

Poor mental health of employees costs Indian employers $14 bn yearly: Deloitte survey
2 years, 6 months ago

Poor mental health of employees costs Indian employers $14 bn yearly: Deloitte survey

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Poor mental health amongst employees costs Indian employers around USD 14 billion annually in absenteeism, lower productivity and attrition, according to Deloitte's Mental Health Survey. 'To analyse the current state of mental well-being amongst Indian employees, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP undertook a survey titled 'Mental health and well-being in the workplace, it said in a statement. The …

Early signs of mental health issues and how to get help
2 years, 9 months ago

Early signs of mental health issues and how to get help

Hindustan Times  

Caught cold and cough? Debasmita Sinha, Psychologist & Clinical director, Manah Wellness talks about some common signs that one may need a mental health professional. The mental health expert says while your emotional health may not interfere with your daily functioning or your professional responsibilities, it does indicate that something needs attention. Even dealing with difficult events requires help Another …

World Mental Health Day 2022: Does your medical insurance policy cover mental health issues too?
2 years, 11 months ago

World Mental Health Day 2022: Does your medical insurance policy cover mental health issues too?

Live Mint  

As a result of the pandemic, depression and mental health issues have become quite prevalent. Although most people tend to buy health insurance covers to avoid loosening their purse strings in the rare occasion of hospitalisation, there is a wide perception that medical insurance policies keep mental health-related illnesses out of their purview. And even if there is an awareness, …

Union Budget 2022: Mental health finds rare mention in Budget; what does it mean and how will it help
3 years, 1 month ago

Union Budget 2022: Mental health finds rare mention in Budget; what does it mean and how will it help

Firstpost  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced the setting up of a National Tele Mental Health programme, which will see 23 tele-mental health centers being launched As India enters its third year of battling against the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of mental health is quickly being accentuated and spoken of. To improve the access to quality mental health counseling and …

India’s great medical challenge: Talking about mental health
3 years, 2 months ago

India’s great medical challenge: Talking about mental health

Live Mint  

Infections and diseases are commonly and incorrectly associated only with physical illnesses. Before the pandemic, the national mental health survey 2015-16 had found that 12% of India’s population has some form of mental health issues. Increased needs In 2021, the hospitals and healthcare providers across India have reported an increased number of people seeking consultation and requiring admission-based treatment for …

Mental health should be at the forefront of today’s workplace
3 years, 3 months ago

Mental health should be at the forefront of today’s workplace

The Independent  

Fora is a Business Reporter client Prioritising well-being in the workspace, along with optimised office space, enhances the productivity of employees and businesses Mental health and wellbeing support is needed more than ever. Fora’s buildings receive more fresh air than the majority of Grade A commercial office spaces in London and the UK, while best-in-class ventilation draws in 100 per …

The Covid-19 fallout: An imminent mental health epidemic among health workers
3 years, 5 months ago

The Covid-19 fallout: An imminent mental health epidemic among health workers

Hindustan Times  

During the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome outbreak of 2003, a high prevalence of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and sleep disorders were noted among health care workers. The occupational burnout During the Covid-19 pandemic, a systematic review across 21 countries found a high prevalence of moderate depression, anxiety, and PTSD among health care workers. The situation among Covid-19 warriors is …

Mind the Gap: How NGOs Have Been Supporting the Fractured Indian Mental Health Infrastructure
3 years, 5 months ago

Mind the Gap: How NGOs Have Been Supporting the Fractured Indian Mental Health Infrastructure

News 18  

“Changing cities, beginning a new life triggered anxiety and panic attacks in me, the reasons were unknown until I took professional help and came to know how deep-rooted my thoughts and actions were,” said 25-year-old Ankita, a working woman, who went to New Delhi- based Sanjeevani Society for Mental Health — an NGO functioning since 1976, providing free counselling sessions. …

World Mental Health Day: 55% of Indian employees feel stressed, says LinkedIn report
3 years, 5 months ago

World Mental Health Day: 55% of Indian employees feel stressed, says LinkedIn report

India Today  

Ahead of World Mental Health Day 2021, LinkedIn which was become the world’s largest online professional network launched a special ‘mental health’ edition of the Workforce Confidence Index to address the prevalence of work stress in India, and how professionals expect greater flexibility to keep their mental health in check. When asked to share their primary reasons for work stress, …

Lack of Professionals, Social Stigma: India Has Miles to Go in Establishing Mental Health Infrastructure
3 years, 5 months ago

Lack of Professionals, Social Stigma: India Has Miles to Go in Establishing Mental Health Infrastructure

News 18  

For decades mental illnesses have been hidden behind walls of societal norms, patriarchy and stigma. In a survey published by the World Health Organisation, it says the pandemic has halted critical mental health services in 93 per cent of the countries. However, prior to the Covid-19 outbreak, countries were spending less than 2 per cent of their national health budgets …

'Education, Communication, Conversation': This 26-Yr-Old is Changing Mental Health Space in Urban India
3 years, 5 months ago

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

News 18  

Millennials as a generation have always been known for welcoming cultural and societal changes, in layman’s language the “woke” generation. While today’s sedulous youth is busy carving their ways out in bustling cities and occupied lives, caring for their mental health was pushed on the back burner until the alarming Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020. There comes a moment in …

Emotional, Mental Fatigue a Reality for Many Working Women during Pandemic. India Inc. Must Act
3 years, 9 months ago

Emotional, Mental Fatigue a Reality for Many Working Women during Pandemic. India Inc. Must Act

News 18  

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on our lives for the past 18 months, with no end in sight. According to the World Health Organization, India has only 0.3 psychiatrists per 1,00,000 people and one of the world’s worst mental health indexes. Mental health issues may further hinder the pace of women empowerment. The repercussions of increasing mental health …

Has the mental health landscape changed in India?
3 years, 9 months ago

Has the mental health landscape changed in India?

Live Mint  

In 2003, when I was doing my master’s in psychology, we had to prepare a case file with the case histories of 10 clients, along with a possible diagnosis. When I was telling a close friend, who was doing his master’s in physics, about this, he asked, “Tell me, is the identity of these clients just their diagnosis?” In that …

Good Mental Health Is More Important Than Ever: The Lancet
4 years, 5 months ago

Good Mental Health Is More Important Than Ever: The Lancet

The Quint  

The COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying distress and uncertainties have triggered a parallel mental health crisis across the world - affecting those who had hitherto remained unaffected, and worsening the conditions of individuals who had already been struggling mentally with pre-existing conditions. What is needed to mitigate this impact? The authors quote the recommendations from the Lancet Commission on Global …

Boosting India’s mental health care apparatus
4 years, 5 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; …

36% Indian employees suffering from mental health issues: Survey
4 years, 5 months ago

36% Indian employees suffering from mental health issues: Survey

India Today  

A recent survey revealed that in India, 50% employees are worried about an uncertain future due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Other sources of stress faced by Indian employees Here are a few other sources of stress employees are facing: Self/Family Physical Health Work task and deadlines Self / Family Mental Health Performance Appraisal Social distancing / isolation Relationship issues Being …

The Politics of Mental Health and What We Often Ignore
4 years, 5 months ago

The Politics of Mental Health and What We Often Ignore

News 18  

When I think of well-being, I don’t think of it as something that is purely psychological or for that matter, individual. Mental Health is Tied to Structural Systems and Policies The Indian social fabric is built on the caste system. Barriers to accessing well-being resources Apart from structural issues, there are other major factors that make seeking mental healthcare and …

India didn’t prioritize mental health before Covid-19. Now it’s paying the price
4 years, 6 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 …

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