Pune, November 23, 2022: Dementia is considered a serious condition, especially considering the aging of the population. Its effects affect a person’s behavior and functional capacity and have serious implications for how well they can interact with other individuals. Dementia is not identified as a disease, but rather is a generic term presented for a … Read more
Pune: The Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, and the Bangalore-based National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) will launch an interactive mobile app, ‘mana‘ on November 11 for treating mental health issues.The app, which will initially be available in Hindi and English, will include interactive modules and programs for those who want to … Read more
Before World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10), FistThe NGO Connecting, which offers a non-judgmental listening service to people in distress, has organized several campaigns to raise awareness in workplaces about suicide prevention. “The International Association for Suicide Prevention is focusing on two important themes on this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day: suicide and the workplace; … Read more
Home cities Fist Need to move the conversation away from psychiatrists: Dr. Pathare on the gap in mental health care in India September is observed as Suicide Prevention Month each year. Dr. Pathare noted that suicides are multifactorial and that mental health is only one component (Photo Express) Dr. Soumitra Pathare, a leading mental health … Read more
Maharashtra is set to witness its first theater festival dedicated to mental health. Three plays focusing on mental health will be shown at the Manasrang Theater Festival at The Box, Pune on 5th November on the occasion of Marathi Rangbhoomi Din. At a press conference on Thursday, Dr. Hamid Dabholkar, theater director Atul Pethe and … Read more
Pune: Walking the fine line between pulling off comic punches and spreading mental health awareness, a group of professionals in the latter sphere will present a stand-up comedy show at a Kothrud cafe today, sharing some lighter moments at work . The first free event of its kind titled ‘Psycomedy’ will be held at Cafehouse … Read more
Operating from Viman Nagar in Pune, Fittr has become one of the largest fitness apps in India, with the latest stats showing over 40 lakh members across the country as well as US cities. , Canada and Australia, among others. With $11.5 million in Series A funding beginning in September 2021, Fittr plans to grow … Read more
Pune auto-rickshaw drivers are once again on the receiving end of the COVID-19 pandemic. As in the first and second waves, they feel the heat even during the third wave. Along with the mental stress, drivers are dealing with a financial crisis due to declining ridership which is leading to many other problems. “Before the … Read more