Page 6 - Mental Health

Here's why depression, anxiety are diagnosed more in women than men

Social and gender inequalities are common practice among the health practitioners which have resulted in women being more frequently diagnosed with depression and anxiety than men, argue researchers

Mental health during Covid: How patients coped with India's plagued system

"The Covid-19 crisis did not create new shortcomings," said Pathare of CMHLP. "The crisis laid bare the existing shortcomings that have plagued the mental health system for years"

Not easy to be in bio-bubbles, could affect mental health: Waqar Younis

Pakistan's bowling coach Waqar Younis is concerned about the mental health of players as they endure isolating bio-secure bubbles to play cricket internationally in the middle of the pandemic

Medical experts signal increase in mental health problems amid Covid-19

Health experts have flagged an increase in mental health cases amid the pandemic, with many attributing the rising stress and anxiety levels to isolation, loss of loved ones and economic uncertainty

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Mental health care important amidst crisis

From Ernakulam's Covid-19 centres to Kerala's health minister saying the state is yet to see a peak, here's a roundup of articles on how India is dealing with the pandemic

Urban Company introduces unlimited mental health leave for workers

Any employee who wants to avail the service would have to register on iWill

Ratan Tata-backed Urban Co starts unlimited mental health leave for staff

The firm is also making some of the top psychologists in the country accessible to its employees by partnering with mental wellness platform iWill

Urban Company introduces unlimited mental health leave policy for employees

Urban Company introduced an initiative under which employees can take unlimited sick leaves in case they are suffering from any form of mental or physical illness

One-third of Covid-19 patients in US had deteriorating mental state: Study

Patients with altered mental function - the medical term is encephalopathy - were also nearly seven times as likely to die as those who did not have that type of problem

Depression to suicide: India battles mental health crisis amid Covid-19

Though there are no exact figures, the anecdotal evidence of people choosing to end their lives is mounting

50% of India's working women feel increased stress due to pandemic: Survey

Nearly 50% of India's working women are feeling increased stress due to the Covid-19 pandemic, claimed a survey conducted by online professional network LinkedIn

Suicides by businesspeople: Seeking help is necessary, say psychiatrists

A total of 9,052 such cases were seen in 2019, an increase of 13.3 per cent over the previous year

Indian prisons, Nirav Modi's mental health in focus at UK extradition case

During Wednesday's hearing, Modi's defence team also claimed their client had been the subject of a trial by media and would not receive a fair trial in India

Govt launches 24X7 toll free helpline to provide psychological support

The Centre on Monday launched a 24X7 toll free mental rehabilitation helpline for providing psychological support to people

Mental health start-ups capitalise on pandemic-led demand for services

Many are discovering new revenue streams by adopting a digital-first approach and fostering ties with corporate clients to roll out customised solutions

Why 243 Indian women had to ask a court for permission to abort

Each year, millions of women in India find themselves with an unintended or an unwanted pregnancy for various reasons

India's patchy mental healthcare system failing to deliver during pandemic

Past pandemics led to worsening mental health issues and an increase in suicides, according to studies

Mental health issues on rise, over 1,300 seek Maharashtra govt's help

Amid the coronavirus-enforced lockdown, more than 1,300 people battling mental stress and depression have approached the Maharashtra government with requests for medical help

Delhi to hire new agencies for mental health units in childcare centres

The Delhi government will be hiring agencies to run its mental health units at its childcare institutions aimed at providing mental health services for children, a government official said on Monday.

This couple's AI chatbot helps people overcome mental health problems

An anthropomorphised baby penguin uses evidence-based cognitive behavioural techniques, meditation, breathing and motivational interviewing to help the user build emotional resilience