Despite growing awareness and policy interventions, mental health care in India continues to remain out of reach for the majority who need it, according to health experts and mental health practitioners. They emphasize that inadequate infrastructure, social stigma, and a severe shortage of trained professionals
Ms. Prachi Narkar, Clinical Psychologist, AIMS Hospital, DombivliMental health issues are common in today’s younger generation. Navigating their way through this competitive world and high expectations can feel overwhelming. Juggling school, relationships, and social pressures can make it tough to maintain a healthy balance. Uncover
~The campaign advocates for normalising conversations around mental health in corporate settings to combat stigmaMediBuddy, India's largest digital healthcare platform, has unveiled a powerful campaign in recognition of World Mental Health Day, urging corporate employees and the broader workforce to prioritise mental health and wellness.
Dr. Charan Teja Koganti,Consultant Neuropsychiatrist,KIMS Hospitals, Kondapur“Mental Health at Work". This World Mental Health Day, WHO is uniting with partners to highlight the vital connection between mental health and work. A safe, healthy working environment can act as a protective factor for mental health
Ahead of World Mental Health day, Renowned doctor, Geeta Shroff organised a public awareness session, where they announced the launch of their dedicated women centric mental health clinic Lighthouse Counselling Centre, specially designed to support women’s mental well-being and offer specialized medical services.Present on the
Medica Superspecialty Hospital hosted an engaging panel discussion on "Challenges Related to Disability & Mental Health’, prion to the World Mental Health Day’24. Special guest Dr. Andrew Fleming, British Deputy High Commissioner, Kolkata offered valuable insights during the discussion. The panel also featured key contributions
MediBuddy, India's largest digital healthcare platform known for innovative healthcare solutions, has launched the #LoseTheMentalWeight campaign in honor of World Mental Health Day. This campaign highlights the importance of accessible, convenient mental healthcare services while challenging the stigma surrounding mental health.Mental health affects millions of
Dr. Charan Teja KogantiConsultant PsychiatristKIMS Hospitals, Kondapur. Every year we celebrate World Mental Health Day on 10 October. The theme for 2023, set by the World Foundation of Mental Health, is 'Mental health is a universal human right'. Read it again ! This includes the
The Covid-19 pandemic and its effect on mental health led a record number of people—3.5 lakh—to seek counselling and treatment from the public health system in Maharashtra in 2020-21.In Mumbai, another 80,000 people have called up BMC-Mpower helpline for Covid-related grief since April 2020.“In 2020, we counselled many migrants
