While welcoming new national institutes, Kolkata mental health professionals warn that without a robust National Mental Health Programme, community care remains neglected, burdening families and women disproportionately.
While welcoming new mental health institutes in the Budget, experts warn that without funding for the National Mental Health Programme, care remains inaccessible for most Indians at the community level.
The Union Budget 2026-27 increases health funding but mental health allocations face criticism. Experts highlight gaps in professionals, infrastructure, and cultural adaptation, calling for urgent reforms.
Mental health experts in Kolkata warn that while gadget addiction is rising among teens, multiple factors like family trauma, emotional distress, and lack of support contribute to severe mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
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A psychiatrist in Ghaziabad links excessive gaming to anxiety in children after the tragic death of two sisters, highlighting mental health risks in the digital age.
Mental health experts reveal gaming addiction often conceals underlying psychological issues, citing a tragic case in Ghaziabad and a PGI Chandigarh study showing 15.9% youth suffer from internet addiction.
A nationwide study reveals long-term exposure to toxic air pollutants increases depression odds by 8% and anxiety by 2%, with urban residents and lower-income groups most affected.
Pattambi MLA Muhammed Muhassin introduces ManasaMitra, a comprehensive mental health programme for students in Kerala. The initiative aims to transform Pattambi into India's first learning constituency with a focus on youth mental wellness.
Senior psychiatrists warn India's mental health crisis is shifting to youth, with 60% of disorders affecting under-35s. Academic pressure, digital exposure, and loneliness driving early onset at median age 19-20 years.
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A 27-year-old PCS aspirant in Hathras died by suicide, leaving an emotional note about his mental health struggles. The BTech graduate had quit his job to prepare for the civil services exam.
Chandigarh Citizens Foundation launches Project Saathi, a holistic six-month pilot initiative targeting mental health issues among government school students through teacher training, counselor enhancement, and wellness activities.
In a groundbreaking medical case, NIMHANS specialists in Bengaluru have successfully treated a patient suffering from stock trading addiction, marking the first documented instance of this behavioral disorder in India.
Therapists across the US report increasing numbers of workers seeking help for AI-related career anxiety, with fears of job obsolescence and identity crisis becoming common in therapy sessions.
Experts reveal how pressure to sleep perfectly, constant notifications, and glorified exhaustion create a vicious cycle of sleep anxiety affecting millions worldwide.
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IMHANS treated two lakh patients in one year, highlighting massive psychological distress in Kashmir, yet mental illness remains unrecognized as a disability.
A new report reveals Gen Z faces severe mental health issues like anxiety and depression due to social media pressure, loneliness, and overstimulation in 2026.
Experts in Bengaluru explain how prolonged grief can turn into a mental health issue, offering signs and coping strategies for residents.
Stranger Things star David Harbour shares his journey with bipolar disorder and how intense psychotherapy transformed his life and career, breaking mental health stigma.
Ludhiana faces a hidden mental health crisis as prolonged cold weather and lack of sunlight trigger Seasonal Affective Disorder cases. Psychiatrists report alarming patient increases.
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A 28-year-old man in Ghaziabad's Indirapuram died by suicide after jumping from his 11th-floor flat. He was under treatment for depression for two years.
Mumbai professionals face ambient stress from constant digital pings, leading to cognitive exhaustion. Psychologists explain how micro-notifications rewire brains and offer practical recalibration strategies.
Actress Parvathy Thiruvothu reveals her painful mental health journey through loneliness, trauma and suicidal thoughts, and how finding the right therapy transformed her life.
A 30-year-old man's devotion to singer Kumar Sanu turned into a psychosis-driven delusion, leading to two suicide attempts in Jabalpur. Doctors stress urgent psychiatric care.
New research reveals that forming fixed first impressions of others can significantly reduce social anxiety. Discover how this cognitive strategy works and its implications for mental health.
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On National Youth Day 2026, experts share five simple, daily mental health habits every young person in India can follow to build resilience and well-being. Start your journey today!
A Bengaluru IT professional's struggle with pornography addiction, treated at NIMHANS, forms a case study. New research reveals high psychological distress predicts problematic use in Indian adults. Learn more.
Smriti Irani's confident 'Meri Marzi' response to career questions is a vital tool for mental health, say psychologists. Learn how to build resilience against constant scrutiny.
A new documentary claims a change in Nick Reiner's schizophrenia medication, due to weight gain, triggered the erratic behaviour leading to his parents' murder. Shocking details emerge.
Malayalam actress Parvathy Thiruvothu reveals her battle with suicidal tendencies & the trial-and-error journey to find the right therapist. She credits EMDR & sex therapy for her healing.
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A 19-year-old BBA student in Bhopal died by suicide at her home. Police suspect academic stress after she scored low marks in her first semester. Investigation ongoing.
