Thursday, October 01, 2026
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September 16, 2026 3:44 PM
A review of available evidence has linked exposure to air pollutants with an increased risk of death by suicide or suicidal thoughts, with particulate matter PM2.5 and PM10 and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) posing the greatest risks. The findings, publishe...
September 10, 2026 1:22 PM
Suicide prevention is not only a public health imperative but also a collective responsibility that begins with changing how society talks about mental distress, vulnerability and seeking help. Observed every year on September 10, World Suicide Prev...
November 10, 2025 4:48 PM
Mental well-being is not merely about feeling happy or stress-free - it’s about the ability to think, feel, connect, and function effectively in daily life. In recent years, global and national attention on mental health has surged, transforming wh...
March 25, 2025 3:48 PM
Under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri – Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), the National Health Benefit Package has expanded to cover 1,961 procedures across 27 medical specialties, including 22 for mental disorders. As of March 21, 2025, 77,634 hospital...
February 21, 2025 4:08 PM
Addressing mental health needs and breaking the stigma surrounding psychological issues is essential for the well-being and development of adolescents, according to psychology experts. Adolescence is marked by rapid physical, psychological, and ...
February 20, 2025 3:05 PM
India has seen a more than 30 percent reduction in the suicide death rate from 1990 to 2021, according to a study published in The Lancet Public Health on Thursday, marking a significant progress in health strategies. The analysis, based on the resu...
January 31, 2025 6:55 PM
The Economic Survey 2024-25, presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, examines the connection between mental health and the country’s economic future. It discusses how mental well-being plays a key role in overcoming challenges and m...
December 13, 2024 9:05 PM
The Central Government is undertaking a range of initiatives to address mental health challenges in India. Recognizing the growing need for accessible and high-quality mental healthcare, these measures span from infrastructure development to digital ...
October 18, 2024 11:35 PM
A Massachusetts judge rejected Meta Platforms' bid to dismiss a lawsuit by the state alleging the social media company purposely deployed features on its Instagram platform to addict young users and deceived the public about the dangers its product p...
May 10, 2024 11:04 PM
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan on Friday (May 10) attended an inaugural mental health summit at a school run by a local non-profit supported by their foundation in Nigeria's capital Abuja, kicking off their first trip to Africa's most populous nati...
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