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DELHI: An 80-year-old man walked out of his home in Chandauli’s Sayedraja one November morning, telling his family he was going to get his medicines. He never returned.Nearly three weeks later, on Dec 16, his body was found hanging from a mango tree in an orchard on the edge of the village. The man, Mohan Ram (name changed), had been undergoing treatment for mental illness for several years, claims...

The mental heath workshop at Dassani Studio KOLKATA: The Federation of Cine Technicians’ Workers of Eastern India (FCTWEI), in collaboration with SSKM Hospital, launched its first sensitization workshops to support Tollywood professionals facing mental health challenges recently.This initiative comes in the wake of two cinematographers' recent suicides due to depression. Psychiatrists believe these...

For many people, working from home has settled into everyday life, which has created endless debates about its real impact on our minds. Yet, a new study cuts through the noise, drawing on two decades of data about more than 16,000 workers to say it can help mental health-but not equally for everyone. Women tend to gain the most from hybrid setups, while men feel the pinch more from long commutes....

MUMBAI: A woman has lodged a complaint against her husband and relatives for forcibly abducting her and her son from Kurla Pheonix mall. She has alleged that they were taken in an ambulance to a rehabilitation centre Khalapur in Pune where she was forced to undergo treatment for mental illness and was also made to sign blank papers. Based on the complaints of the 37-year-old, the Ghatkopar police have...

MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Friday modified its 2015 order and prevented the ouster of close to 1,300 slum dwellers from an over six acre slum sprawl on land belonging to the Thane Mental hospital. The relief to the slum dwellers is subject the state paying a Rs 42 crore premium to the Mental Hospital as entailed under redevelopment schemes of the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) directed a...

In recent years, conversations surrounding mental health have significantly evolved, becoming more accessible and openly discussed within society. Unlike the past, where mental health was often stigmatized and veiled in silence, today's culture values and encourages dialogue about mental well-being. This newfound openness has sparked crucial discussions, promoting understanding, empathy, and support for...

In recent years, conversations surrounding mental health have significantly evolved, becoming more accessible and openly discussed within society. Unlike the past, where mental health was often stigmatized and veiled in silence, today's culture values and encourages dialogue about mental well-being. This newfound openness has sparked crucial discussions, promoting understanding, empathy, and support for...

Mental health is an integral part of our overall well-being, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized aspects of human health. Misconceptions and myths about mental health persist, contributing to the discrimination and isolation experienced by individuals with mental health conditions. To promote a more compassionate and informed society, it is crucial to debunk these myths and...