Mental Illness Awareness Week: Here’s what you need to know
4 years, 2 months ago

Mental Illness Awareness Week: Here’s what you need to know

CNN  

CNN — Held during the first week of October, Mental Illness Awareness Week is a way for advocates to educate the public on mental health conditions and reduce the social stigma around receiving mental health care. Here’s what else you need to know about the impact of mental illness: The prevalence of mental health conditions About one in five adults in the United States experience mental illness in a given year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that 51.5 million American adults experienced mental illness within the past year, an increase from 17.7% in 2008 to 20.6% in 2019. Commonness of mental illness among children and teens Half of children with a mental health condition – such as depression, anxiety or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder – go without treatment, according to a 2019study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics.

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World Mental Health Day 2023: Impact of Mental Health on Work and Relationships
1 year, 2 months ago

World Mental Health Day 2023: Impact of Mental Health on Work and Relationships

News 18  

World Mental Health Day, celebrated annually on October 10, is an occasion to raise awareness about mental health issues, reduce the stigma surrounding them, and encourage individuals to seek help when needed. WATCH: 10 Motivational Quotes On Mental Health Mental Health and Relationships Communication and Conflict ResolutionMental health issues can lead to difficulties in communication and conflict resolution within relationships. …

World Mental Health Day 2023: Different Types of Mental Health Conditions and Their Symptoms
1 year, 2 months ago

World Mental Health Day 2023: Different Types of Mental Health Conditions and Their Symptoms

News 18  

World Mental Health Day, observed annually on October 10, serves as a vital reminder to prioritise mental health. Understanding the various types of mental health conditions and being able to recognise their symptoms is essential in promoting early intervention and providing much-needed support. Let’s delve deeper into different types of mental health conditions and the key symptoms to look out …

Breaking the Silence: Why Sexual Health Awareness Matters for Improving Lives - News18
1 year, 3 months ago

Breaking the Silence: Why Sexual Health Awareness Matters for Improving Lives - News18

News 18  

Sex may permeate our popular culture, but conversations about it are still associated with stigma and shame in Indian households. Sexual Health Day is an opportunity to spread awareness of these important issues, support organizations promoting sexual health education, and start open dialogs with loved ones. Promoting sexual health awareness and education empowers people to make informed choices about their …

Mental health awareness month: how to cope in the age of anxiety
1 year, 7 months ago

Mental health awareness month: how to cope in the age of anxiety

The Hindu  

People have become increasingly conscious of their physical well-being but mental health matters remain ignored. Inequality, political and economic instability, poverty, abuse, job loss, lack of meaning, according to him, are big reasons for mental health issues and come in the way of getting care. The author believes the way we think about mental health — as separate from physical …

Mind Matters: Why We Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week
1 year, 7 months ago

Mind Matters: Why We Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week

Hindustan Times  

Mental health is a critical factor in overall wellness and crucial to quality of life. As per the World Health Organization, one in four individuals across the globe will experience mental health problems at some point in their life. Mental Health Awareness Week, observed from 15 to 21 May this year, aims to raise public awareness of mental health issues …

We can’t talk about mental health without exploring inequality
2 years, 2 months ago

We can’t talk about mental health without exploring inequality

The Independent  

Today, Monday 10 October, is World Mental Health Day. Inequality in the UK – in the form of real-terms cuts to benefits and public services; in the trauma of structural racism, sexism, homophobia and transphobia; in an entrenched class system that keeps people poor and disenfranchised; in a political culture that blames the powerless for the social havoc wrought by …

Mental health issues like depression and anxiety on the rise globally
2 years, 2 months ago

Mental health issues like depression and anxiety on the rise globally

Hindustan Times  

October 10 is World Mental Health Day, a World Health Organization event to "raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health." We're working with countries to change their approaches so more people have access to support,ʺ Alison Schafer, technical advisor in WHOs Department of Mental Health, told DW. ʺIt's taken …

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

World Mental Health Day | Experts underline need for more psychiatrists, early identification
2 years, 2 months ago

World Mental Health Day | Experts underline need for more psychiatrists, early identification

The Hindu  

Healthcare experts on Sunday underlined the need for more psychiatrists and developing a support system to tackle mental health issues which they said worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. On the eve of World Mental Health Day, they said the problem has grown rapidly and Covid contributed in bringing the topic out of the closet. World Mental Health Day is celebrated …

How, when, and where to seek mental health care
2 years, 2 months ago

How, when, and where to seek mental health care

Live Mint  

While browsing social media, you will find many self-help and wellness platforms that provide tips and tools to change your life or promote your mental health. On Global Mental Health Day, which falls on October 10, let's go back to the basics of mental health and mental healthcare to dispel any concerns and answer any of your lingering questions. First, …

I’m muting Mental Health Awareness Week to protect my mental health
2 years, 7 months ago

I’m muting Mental Health Awareness Week to protect my mental health

The Independent  

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Countries in South-East Asia region must make mental healthcare reality for all: WHO
3 years, 2 months ago

Countries in South-East Asia region must make mental healthcare reality for all: WHO

The Hindu  

On the eve of World Mental Health Day, the World Health Organization on Saturday urged countries in the South-East Asia region to make mental healthcare for all a reality by strengthening services to meet increased needs and fill gaps exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms. Singh said WHO is assisting member states to scale up and close gaps in mental …

Malaika Arora makes a confession before World Mental Health Day: I survived because of yoga
3 years, 2 months ago

Malaika Arora makes a confession before World Mental Health Day: I survived because of yoga

Hindustan Times  

Mental Health Day 2021: Our mental health is as important as our physical health. And a day before the world celebrates World Mental Health Day 2021, on October 10, Bollywood's OG yogini Malaika Arora highlighted the same. Malaika Arora makes a confession before World Mental Health Day: I survived because of yoga World Mental Health Day will be celebrated on …

World Mental Health Day 2020: Importance and Why This Day is Used to Raise Awareness
4 years, 2 months ago

World Mental Health Day 2020: Importance and Why This Day is Used to Raise Awareness

News 18  

Every year on October 10, World Mental Health Day is observed globally. World Mental Health Day was first held in 1992, as a result of global advocacy by the World Federation for Mental Health, an organisation which now operates in more than 150 countries. “World Mental Health Day is an opportunity for the world to come together and begin redressing …

World Mental Health Day 2020: How to Approach Therapy
4 years, 2 months ago

World Mental Health Day 2020: How to Approach Therapy

News 18  

World Mental Health Day is observed across the globe on October 10 to spread awareness about emerging mental health issues. While it may be recommended for the management of a condition, you do not have to be diagnosed with a mental health issue to seek therapy. There are various therapies which are used to treat mental health issues, some of …

World Mental Health Day 2020: A Look at This Year's Theme and How You Can Participate
4 years, 2 months ago

World Mental Health Day 2020: A Look at This Year's Theme and How You Can Participate

News 18  

World Mental Health Day is celebrated to create awareness among people about mental health issues like depression, anxiety and other mental illness. The theme of the World Mental Health Day 2020 is related to the need for investment in mental health. According to the World Federation for Mental Health, the World Mental Health Day theme in 2020 is “Mental Health …

Mental Health in the US is Suffering—Will It Go Back to Normal?
4 years, 3 months ago

Mental Health in the US is Suffering—Will It Go Back to Normal?

Wired  

After a particularly devastating transport, Rosemary, an emergency medical technician who works in the Boston area, realized that she was struggling emotionally. “That one almost broke me.” Rosemary reached out to Project Parachute, an initiative run by the online therapy platform Eleos that provides free therapy for frontline health care workers. Rosemary is just one of the many people who …

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