Articles for Mental Support

Let's listen to children on mental health
Top News
1 month ago

Let's listen to children on mental health

China Daily  

Today is World Children's Day. Globally, more than 13 percent of children and adolescents aged 10 to 19 are living with a diagnosed mental health condition, according to the World Health Organization and UNICEF. This year's World Children's Day campaign, "Listen to Every Child's Voice, Light up Their Future", led by UNICEF along with the Ministry of Education, highlights the …

Health Mental Health China World Mental Your Child Unicef
Music Festivals Embracing Support Services and Mindfulness: A Holistic Approach to Well-Being
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Music Festivals Embracing Support Services and Mindfulness: A Holistic Approach to Well-Being

The Hindu  

Music festivals are stepping up their support services and mindfulness spaces to ensure a safe and inclusive experience for all attendees. This includes offering emotional welfare booths, mental health professionals, and dedicated safe spaces for individuals experiencing anxiety or harassment. Additionally, festivals are collaborating with experienced partners to address real-time mental and emotional health concerns, such as gender-neutral entry and …

Entertainment Law Mental Health Music Festivals Mumbai
Support boosted for depressed adolescents
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Support boosted for depressed adolescents

China Daily  

Children wear brainwave devices to monitor their emotional states at a child and adolescent mental health service center in Jiaxing, Zhejiang, in May last year. CHINA DAILY Lowering defenses Like Zhang's son, Pang Haolin, a 22-year-old college student, had to take temporary breaks from studying during secondary and high school due to mental health problems. "If your child is already …

The sister who 'makes waves'
5 months, 3 weeks ago

The sister who 'makes waves'

China Daily  

She is the first female captain of a public oceangoing ship in China and has taken part in around 20 major search and rescue missions. CHINA DAILY Zhan also believes that increased female participation has demystified a role once seen as purely male, and that diversity of perspective is a strength. "For instance, we could ensure that the necessary feminine …

Maritime Zhan
Tweed Heads charity Agape Outreach feeds hundreds of vulnerable people each day, but its future is in doubt
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Tweed Heads charity Agape Outreach feeds hundreds of vulnerable people each day, but its future is in doubt

ABC  

For Theresa Mitchell, the work of the past 15 years started with a thought: "I can do that". "We can't afford to buy extra food to be able to hand out to people," Theresa said. "It's emotionally draining because as people's mental health gets lower, then you're going to have so many more mental health issues, substance issues, crime issues …

Food Charity Services Need Mark Emma Abc
Postpartum Depression: How does it affect motherhood? Expert explains
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Postpartum Depression: How does it affect motherhood? Expert explains

India TV News  

Motherhood is a fulfilling experience, but it comes with challenges that can affect mental well-being. We must address the mental health concerns faced by mothers, as it directly impacts family dynamics. Postpartum depression is a clinical condition affecting some women after childbirth, emphasizing the need for understanding and addressing its multifaceted impact on mental health. Here are some strategies to …

Health Support Motherhood Postpartum Depression Mental Ppd Mothers
Children face ‘significant challenges’ accessing mental health support – charity
1 year ago

Children face ‘significant challenges’ accessing mental health support – charity

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A “perfect storm” of the …

Health Mental Health Young People Led Nhs Support Charity Need Mental
Melbourne's queer community is hard at work to support those impacted by suicides, as families grieve those lost
1 year, 1 month ago

Melbourne's queer community is hard at work to support those impacted by suicides, as families grieve those lost

ABC  

Bridget Flack's family remembers her as bright and creative. "The fact that she was transgender meant there was a lot of parts of the mental health system that she felt unsafe or unseen in," Ms Pucci Love said. It has noted gaps in the effectiveness of healthcare available, with documents stating the inquest aims to make "evidence-based recommendations aimed at …

Health Community Support Suicide Gender Work Transgender
Rajasthan: Authorities put coaching exams on hold for 2 months after NEET aspirant kills self in Kota
1 year, 3 months ago

Rajasthan: Authorities put coaching exams on hold for 2 months after NEET aspirant kills self in Kota

Firstpost  

The Kota district administration, citing the need for mental support, stayed the tests and examinations for two months Amid rising suicide cases among students in Rajasthan’s Kota, the district administration has issued directions staying tests and examinations at coaching centres for two months with immediate effect. The Kota district administration, citing the need for mental support, stayed the tests and …

Coaching Students Suicide Student Two Months Neet Kota District
Autism: later-life diagnosis doesn’t mean lower quality of life
1 year, 5 months ago

Autism: later-life diagnosis doesn’t mean lower quality of life

The Hindu  

A growing number of people are discovering that they are autistic in adulthood. To conduct our study, we asked 300 autistic adults to report the age at which they learned they were autistic and detailed information about their backgrounds, including their age, sex, ethnicity, relationship status, income, education level and whether they had any mental health conditions. Some of the …

Health Support Autism Life Quality Age Mental
New Year 2023 resolutions for parents to combat mental health issues in kids
1 year, 11 months ago

New Year 2023 resolutions for parents to combat mental health issues in kids

Hindustan Times  

Mental health and psychological well-being are equally important as physical health and development in children so, this New Year, let us make a resolution to support our children with right coping mechanisms to combat stress and help them live a happier childhood. New Year 2023 resolutions for parents to combat mental health issues in kids In an interview with HT …

Health Support Mental Health Children Parents Child Mental
Keep these tips in mind if you want to stop your brain from aging
2 years ago

Keep these tips in mind if you want to stop your brain from aging

India TV News  

Every brain changes with age, and mental function changes along with it. It is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including a healthy diet, regular physical activity, and mental stimulation, to help support cognitive function as we age. Animals who exercise regularly increase the number of tiny blood vessels that bring oxygen-rich blood to the region of the brain that …

Brain Your Brain Support Cognitive
It takes love and empathy — a TB survivor’s story
2 years ago

It takes love and empathy — a TB survivor’s story

The Hindu  

After six months of irregular back pains, I was diagnosed with tuberculosis. Before I got the TB diagnosis — that is, on November 10 — I would take the usual pain-killers, but in a span of a few months, my mobility reduced even more. Although I was aware that treatment would go on for two years, I was not ready …

Treatment Mental Help Months My Family My Mental Health
World Mental Health Day 2022: All you need to know about day's history and significance
2 years, 2 months ago

World Mental Health Day 2022: All you need to know about day's history and significance

Firstpost  

As per WHO, there has been a rise in both anxiety and depressive disorders by more than 25 percent during the first year of the pandemic. World Mental Health Day is celebrated on 10 October every year. The day aims to raise awareness about mental health issues around the world and promote efforts in support of mental health. The day …

Global Mental Health World Health Issues Mental Health Issues World Mental Health Day Mental Support
The Invisible Cost Of Caring For A Child With A Health Condition
2 years, 3 months ago

The Invisible Cost Of Caring For A Child With A Health Condition

Huff Post  

Jose Luis Pelaez Inc via Getty Images Caregivers need support for their own mental health. Caregiving is an isolating experience for parents Taylor T., who asked that HuffPost withhold her last name for privacy reasons, has a daughter who was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia at 20 months old and is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment.. “So many people say, …

Health Social Media Support Children Parents Child Mental
My mental health was spiralling out of control – but it took months to get the support I needed
3 years, 2 months ago

My mental health was spiralling out of control – but it took months to get the support I needed

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. I’m sure that I wouldn’t have …

Health Mental Health Mental
Record number of children being referred to mental health services
3 years, 3 months ago

Record number of children being referred to mental health services

The Independent  

A record number of people aged 18 and under have been referred to mental health services, according to new analysis. More than 190,200 people aged 18 and under were referred to mental health services during these these months in 2021, according to the body’s analysis of NHS Digital data. “The pandemic has had a devastating effect on the nation’s mental …

Health Support Mental Health Children Pandemic Mental Young People
13,451 healthcare workers used NIMHANS helpline during pandemic: Health Ministry
3 years, 4 months ago

13,451 healthcare workers used NIMHANS helpline during pandemic: Health Ministry

The Hindu  

In over a year after it was established, the Health Ministry’s COVID-19 mental health helpline number, set up through the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru received 13,451 calls from healthcare workers up to July 2021, The Health Ministry informed Parliament during the ongoing session, in response to a question, adding that the 24x7 helpline was set …

Health Mental Health Healthcare Workers State Health Ministry Nimhans Workers Including
Simone Biles makes mental health the talk of the Tokyo Games
3 years, 4 months ago

Simone Biles makes mental health the talk of the Tokyo Games

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Brittney Griner has long been open about her ongoing battle with depression, an ailment that triggered suicidal thoughts when she was younger and last year drove her out of the WNBA bubble because the isolation was too much to handle. “If you’re not your best self, you’re not going to be the best in your sport or help …

Health Mental Health Olympics Mental Twitter Tokyo Lillard
Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur to play friendlies in support of mental health
3 years, 6 months ago

Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur to play friendlies in support of mental health

The Hindu  

Premier League rivals Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur will stage a series of pre-season friendlies to help support mental health in 'The Mind Series' in August. Arsenal will host Champions League holder Chelsea on August 1, with Tottenham heading to Stamford Bridge three days later before a showdown between the two north London clubs at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August …

Mental Health Chelsea Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham
Managing your mental health when facing a new COVID-19 lockdown
3 years, 6 months ago

Managing your mental health when facing a new COVID-19 lockdown

ABC  

It's understandable if you are feeling upset, anxious or frustrated by news of another lockdown. "The problem is when you're getting caught up in news or social media, and it's eating up your time and it's doing more harm than good," says Dr James Collett, a lecturer in psychology at Melbourne's RMIT University. Dr Collett says it can help to …

Health Social Media Mental Help Our Mental Health Your Mental Health Lockdown
5 Resources For New Moms Struggling With Mental Health
3 years, 7 months ago

5 Resources For New Moms Struggling With Mental Health

Huff Post  

Getty Images It's totally normal to struggle with your mental health after the birth of a baby. “Some of that can be physical, such as getting enough sleep and eating the right foods, but there are other pieces to mental health, like having a support system, that are really important.” It can be difficult to take time to focus on …

Health Support Mental Health Resources Mental Baby Feel
UGC urges universities, colleges to address Covid-19 challenges together
3 years, 7 months ago

UGC urges universities, colleges to address Covid-19 challenges together

India Today  

Amid surge in Covid-19 cases, the University Grants Commission, UGC has urged all the colleges and universities to work collectively by addressing the numerous challenges in terms of physical & mental health, safety, and overall mental well-being. As Heads of the Institutions, all of you have even greater responsibility to work collectively in the larger interest of all concerned for …

Ugc Urges Universities
How To Tell If A Friend Is Struggling With Depression Or Anxiety During Pregnancy
3 years, 9 months ago

How To Tell If A Friend Is Struggling With Depression Or Anxiety During Pregnancy

Huff Post  

Klaus Vedfelt via Getty Images It's not always obvious what to look out for if you suspect a friend is struggling during their pregnancy. One helpful guidepost: “If the friend just doesn’t seem like herself,” that is definitely something to pay attention to, said Nicole Grocki, a Maryland-based clinical therapist and perinatal specialist. Again, resources like Postpartum Support International offer …

Health Support Pregnancy Depression Mental Anxiety Pregnant Women