World Mental Health Day 2023: How to safeguard mental health with comprehensive health insurance?
1 year, 5 months ago

World Mental Health Day 2023: How to safeguard mental health with comprehensive health insurance?

Live Mint  

When one thinks of insurance, mental health doesn’t necessarily top the priority list. October 10th is observed as the World Mental Health Day and it’s a chance to reflect upon the importance of preserving one’s mental health. Insurance policies often provide coverage for mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, acute depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity condition, bipolar disorder, mood unrest, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and psychotic turmoil. OPD coverage is a must It’s important to note that mental health issues might not always require hospitalisation but they do require diagnosis, consultations, follow-ups and repeat sessions. Therefore, on this World Mental Health Day, spread the word and choose a policy that best suits you by evaluating the numerous options that are accessible online and reading the features, exclusions, and restrictions.

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How to celebrate World Mental Health Day
1 year, 5 months ago

How to celebrate World Mental Health Day

The Independent  

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World Mental Health Day 2023: How can managing your finances effectively support your mental health?
1 year, 5 months ago

World Mental Health Day 2023: How can managing your finances effectively support your mental health?

Live Mint  

Your thoughts control your behaviour, which is why you must focus on how well your mind responds to fight or flight situations. As the world observes “World Mental Health Day 2023” today, it is essential to evaluate the relationship between mind and money for overall growth. Facilitates goal setting: Armed with a clear picture of your monthly income and expenses, …

World Mental Health Day 2023: How to Improve Your Mental Health and Well-being!
1 year, 5 months ago

World Mental Health Day 2023: How to Improve Your Mental Health and Well-being!

News 18  

WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 2023: Mental health is essential for our overall well-being and affects the way we think, feel, and act. The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the importance of paying attention to our daily mental health. World Mental Health Day, observed every year on October 10, serves as a global initiative to raise awareness, foster positive changes, and promote open …

World Mental Health Day 2023: Impact of Mental Health on Work and Relationships
1 year, 5 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, 5 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 …

When is World Mental Health Day 2023? Date, Theme, History, Significance, and How to Celebrate
1 year, 5 months ago

When is World Mental Health Day 2023? Date, Theme, History, Significance, and How to Celebrate

News 18  

World Mental Health Day, observed annually on October 10th, was established by the World Federation for Mental Health in 1992. WATCH: 10 Motivational Quotes On Mental Health World Mental Health Day: History The roots of World Mental Health Day trace back to the founding of the World Federation for Mental Health in 1948, London. One of its key annual activities …

World Mental Health Day 2023: Know the importance of exercise for mental well-being
1 year, 5 months ago

World Mental Health Day 2023: Know the importance of exercise for mental well-being

India TV News  

World Mental Health Day is observed every year on October 10 to raise awareness and promote mental health education and advocacy. Here in this article, Dr Rohit Mehta PT, Senior Consultant, and Zonal Head Physio & Rehabilitation Department at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, has explained why exercise is important for mental well-being. Regular exercise has a substantial and …

We can’t talk about mental health without exploring inequality
2 years, 5 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, 5 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, 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 …

When is Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 and what’s this year’s theme?
2 years, 10 months ago

When is Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 and what’s this year’s theme?

The Independent  

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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, …

Equality in Mental Health: A Call for Human Rights and Justice
3 years, 5 months ago

Equality in Mental Health: A Call for Human Rights and Justice

The Quint  

Unmet health needs lead to absenteeism from school/work, increased suffering, shorter life expectancy, increased stigma, and poorer investments in mental health delivery services. When we look at mental health through an individualised lens, we put the burden of getting better/ maintaining optimal health on the said individual. The WHO definition of mental health that we referred to at the beginning, …

Countries in South-East Asia region must make mental healthcare reality for all: WHO
3 years, 5 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 …

World failed to achieve 2020 mental health target: WHO
3 years, 5 months ago

World failed to achieve 2020 mental health target: WHO

India Today  

The world missed most of the mental health targets in 2020 and has failed to provide people with mental health services amid the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a World Health Organisation report released on Friday. In 2020, just 51 per cent of WHO’s 194 member states reported that their mental health policy or plan was in line with international and …

Millions of mental health sufferers fear returning to the workplace
4 years, 1 month ago

Millions of mental health sufferers fear returning to the workplace

The Independent  

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Mental illness has to be a big part of insurance policies
4 years, 5 months ago

Mental illness has to be a big part of insurance policies

Live Mint  

Throughout my school and college years, Bai lived with us, moving across cities, helping us grow, for all practical purposes a dear family member. So, most persons with mental health issues will not disclose their condition, exposing themselves to claim rejection later. Like physical illnesses, mental illnesses will be subjected to evaluation and basis the outcomes would either be accepted …

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 …

World Mental Health Day 2020: Importance and Why This Day is Used to Raise Awareness
4 years, 5 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 | Working towards a more whole me
4 years, 5 months ago

World Mental Health Day | Working towards a more whole me

Live Mint  

“You don’t get over it that easily. I have made my peace with it— mostly.” —Sohaila Abdulali, What We Talk About When We Talk About Rape As a survivor of child abuse, this line by Sohaila really helped me understand why the experience continued to haunt me into my adulthood. I mention this because I have come to understand, quite …

World Mental Health Day: Theme for 2020 focuses on increasing investment on psycho-social support amid pandemic
4 years, 5 months ago

World Mental Health Day: Theme for 2020 focuses on increasing investment on psycho-social support amid pandemic

Firstpost  

With the COVID-19 pandemic changing our lives considerably, mental health has become even more important World Mental Health Day 2020: World Mental Health Day, observed every year on 10 October, aims to create awareness about mental health issues around the world. World Mental Health Day 2020 theme According to World Federation for Mental Health the theme for World Mental Health …

World Mental Health Day 2020: How to Approach Therapy
4 years, 5 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, 5 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 …

World Mental Health Day 2018: IRDAI must define illness for insurers; lack of clarity, policy is pushing India towards crisis
6 years, 5 months ago

World Mental Health Day 2018: IRDAI must define illness for insurers; lack of clarity, policy is pushing India towards crisis

Firstpost  

Despite a circular issued in August asking health insurance providers to cover mental health problems with immediate effect, there’s not a single policy in the market that covers mental healthcare. Though India passed the Mental Healthcare Act 2017, in May 2018, giving citizens like Mukherjee a right to have access to “mental healthcare”, and even the Insurance Regulatory and Development …

World Mental Health Day: The modern struggle for peace of mind
7 years, 5 months ago

World Mental Health Day: The modern struggle for peace of mind

The Independent  

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Lack of insurance cover a major hurdle in care for mentally ill
8 years, 1 month ago

Lack of insurance cover a major hurdle in care for mentally ill

The Hindu  

The suicide in the city on Tuesday of Partha De, who was suffering from schizophrenia, has once again brought into focus the grim situation of patients with mental disorders in the country. Pointing out that currently mentally ill patients do not get health insurance cover, experts said De, who had received treatment at a State-run mental hospital for a while, …

Calling attention to mental health as a 'neglected issue'
14 years, 5 months ago

Calling attention to mental health as a 'neglected issue'

China Daily  

This is the VOA Special English DEVELOPMENT REPORT. The World Health Organization says more than 450 million people suffer from poor mental health. Mrs. Berger says mental health problems are most severe in poor countries that lack the resources to deal with them. But Elena Berger from the mental health federation says other kinds of diseases often get more attention. …

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