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10+ Lakh Calls: National Tele-Mental Health Programme Reaches Milestone

The National Tele Mental Health Programme (NTMHP) has achieved milestones of receiving 10 lakh + calls. With an average of 3500 calls per day, the Govt initiative -Tele Manas service have climbed this success from 12,000 calls in December 2022

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NIMHANS will host a workshop on “Immediate Care for Mental Health Crisis” on June 1

A workshop for providing immediate care in mental health crises will be conducted in the institute of NIMHANS, with a focus on strategies that can be used for immediate mental care. Immediate care program: Mental health crises can occur in

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Mental Health Support for Marginalized Communities

Any group of people in a society that is vulnerable to discrimination are marginalised groups. In India, Adivasis, Dalits and Muslims are considered as Marginalized sections of the society. Apart from them, people from the LGBTQ community often have to

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How is India Responding to the Mental Health Burden?

Key Points: There’s a growing need to cater to the mental health challenges of India. Mental health is as important as one’s physical health. It influences not just individual lives but also productivity, economic stability, public safety, and overall quality

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The Growing Trend of Self-Diagnosing in Mental Health

Key Points: At present, the use of the internet and social media is increasing for people to detect and diagnose their mental health problems. This is a definite change from the old situation when experts were the only ones with

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Noelia Voigt steps down from her position as Miss USA citing Mental Health reasons

Miss USA Noelia steps aside from her title just after seven months and chooses her mental and physical health; over anything at the age of 24 years. She is a Venezuelan-American, from Utah. Wednesday she announced her resignation through an

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Psychologist tell why Running is great for your Mental Health

A healthy body is a necessary condition for happiness and growth. Good physical and mental health improves our ability to carry out day-to-day activities efficiently. The topic of mental health has emerged as one of the most pressing worldwide concerns.

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How to Make the Best Use of Mental Health Consultations in Long-Term Care

Managing behaviours in the nursing home setting can be exhausting for caregivers. It is estimated that up to 90 per cent of patients with dementia will be agitated at some point. Up to 72 per cent may be depressed. Often

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The Mental Health Benefits of Cold Showers

A cold shower is a type of shower having running water that’s below 60 degrees F for not more than two or three minutes at a time. Cold showers also fall in the category of cold water therapy. There are

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Empowering Minds: Revolutionizing Teenage Mental Health in India

Adolescence is not just a period of storm and stress. It is a time of opportunities, a chance to leap into the fullness of our being James E. Marcia In recent years, India has witnessed a significant rise in mental