Union Budget spotlight on mental health may push India Inc to act

Union Budget spotlight on mental health may push India Inc to act

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman budget speech focusing on the problem is likely to give a boost to India Inc. prioritize mental health for employees in a bigger way. Several mental health experts for officials at companies including Dabur, GE, Paytm, Flipkart, ABB, RPG Group, Mphasis, Genpact and Accenture told ET that they hope to see … Read more

‘Black Minds Matter’: Focusing on mental health and African Americans in February

‘Black Minds Matter’: Focusing on mental health and African Americans in February

Facts about mental health and the black community In 2019, suicide was the second leading cause of death among African Americans ages 15-24. This year’s theme for Black History Month is “black health and wellness“established by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. The subject not only commemorates African Americans who … Read more

The key to unlocking a happier life

The key to unlocking a happier life

When we think about our happiness, we tend to focus on general questions. We look at our life as a whole, examining the broad outlines of our careers, friendships, and romantic relationships. Will I get that big promotion at work, we wonder? Should I move to a new city? I’ll get married? or could I … Read more

Otsuka signs on Jolly Good for $43M mental health VR deal

Otsuka signs on Jolly Good for M mental health VR deal

Virtual reality and artificial intelligence technology developer Jolly Good is probably very happy after being beaten by Otsuka Pharmaceutical to develop a mental health treatment program that combines pharmacological and psychotherapeutic techniques. The duo will develop software, hosted on Jolly Good’s VR goggles and connected tablet devices, and underpinned by Otsuka’s expertise in developing neurological … Read more

Mental health experts hail FM announcement of setting up 23 tele-mental health centers in budget speech 2022-23

Mental health experts hail FM announcement of setting up 23 tele-mental health centers in budget speech 2022-23

The mental health telecentre network will work in coordination with the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore as the hub. Mental health experts have praised Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcement to establish 23 telemental health centers as part of the national telemental health program in the 2022-23 budget speech. This is … Read more

Queer and mental health challenges: Will awareness lead to minimized social stress?

Queer and mental health challenges: Will awareness lead to minimized social stress?

Image Source: FREEPIK Mental health challenges facing queer people According to one study, two out of three queer people experience higher rates of anxiety and depression. The oppression and discrimination they face have particularly added to their mental health issues. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other self-identified queer (LGBTQ) youth are often forced into their … Read more

How ‘Wintering’ has changed my perspective and improved my mental health

How ‘Wintering’ has changed my perspective and improved my mental health

Winter has always been a bit difficult for me. A long road to endure. As soon as October rolls around, my mental health sinks. I get a bounce in December with its cozy Christmas vibes, but once the calendar flips to January, my mental health takes a huge hit. I find myself counting down the … Read more

Mental health experts react to tragic death of former Miss USA

Mental health experts react to tragic death of former Miss USA

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tributes continue to pour in from around the world following the tragic death of 30-year-old Cheslie Kryst on Sunday. Police said Kryst jumped from a tall building near Times Square in New York, ending her life. RELATED | Cheslie Kryst, former Miss USA, dies at 30 Crowned Miss USA in 2019, … Read more