The mental health situation in India is very worrying. According to government data, one in seven people suffer from a mental health problem. This means that around 15 million people are facing mental illness. But only 10 to 12 percent of these people get proper treatment. Due to lack of mental health services and lack … Read more
By Ajay Malgaonkar The world is witnessing a serious mental health crisis. According to a WHO report, about 56 million Indians suffer from depression and 38 million experience some form of anxiety disorder. The country’s mental health workforce is also severely understaffed, as there is a severe shortage of psychiatrists and psychologists compared to the … Read more
Licensed psychologist, researcher, educator, writer, and consultant Dr. Naomi Torres-Mackie discusses the deepening problem of mental illness in the United States. Dr. Naomi Torres authored her dissertation on the stresses and strains of life and how they impact the brain. She is a qualified scholar who contributes … Read more
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – A suspect has been arrested after firing shots amid a mental health crisis. Officers with the Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) responded to the area of 170 West Lucy Ave regarding reports of a person in a mental health crisis threatening a weapon. 2 cyclists die in car accident … Read more
Addressing the challenges of healthcare in a country as diverse and vast as India is a difficult feat, setting aside the stigma and social and structural barriers that prevent people experiencing mental health problems from seeking care. the National Mental Health Survey (2015-16) estimates that about 150 million Indians require mental health interventions and there … Read more
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It is an issue that is more in the spotlight, especially after the police Shooting death of a man on Interstate 65: How the police respond to people who may be in a mental health crisis. Now Nashville is expanding a program that is meant to help police officers with that. The announcement of the … Read more