Mental health sensitisation in schools to promote well-being, inclusivity and acceptance

Mental health sensitisation in schools to promote well-being, inclusivity and acceptance

<!–Uday Deb–> A high school teacher notices that a student who has generally been a good student has begun to slack off. He is skipping assignments, doesn’t seem to care about his appearance anymore, and has stopped interacting and responding much in the classroom. He’s sometimes sullen and doesn’t talk much, and when he does … Read more

Importance of employee’s mental well being

Importance of employee’s mental well being

<!–Uday Deb–> Mental wellness generally correlates with how we respond to life’s ups and downs. It encompasses how people think, behave, and manage emotions (emotional well-being). When it comes to employee mental health, it is now widely recognized as something that cannot be overlooked. It will not be wrong to say that employee mental health … Read more

Crisis on campus: College students grappling with mental health disorders and schools are woefully unprepared

Crisis on campus: College students grappling with mental health disorders and schools are woefully unprepared

<!–Uday Deb–> For students, college life is a turning point in their life! Away from the comforts of home, away from the constant love and attention they seek, life on college campuses becomes hard and rough, especially for those students who are not ready/prepared to connect with multiple students from different walks of life. life, … Read more

The growing need to address mental health issues amongst people above 60 in India

Importance of employee’s mental well being

<!–Uday Deb–> India’s rapid economic development has brought great prosperity, much of which was achieved through the sacrifice and hard work of a generation now retiring. Their dedication meant leading a busy life with very little time for themselves. Bigger dreams have meant sending children to distant places in India or abroad, so that the … Read more

Revolutionizing mental health with tech

Importance of employee’s mental well being

<!–Uday Deb–> For a long time, the discussion of mental health and mental illness was swept under the rug, only to surface in hushed conversations with many stigmas attached. In recent years, the picture has changed slightly. From celebrities coming out to speak out about their mental health struggles to influencers sparking conversation on social … Read more

Building the ecosystem around tele-mental health

Importance of employee’s mental well being

<!–Uday Deb–> It took a pandemic for mental health to make a dent in the budget suitcase (tablet in 2022)! Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a national telemental health program powered by NIMHANS and IIIT. While this is a critical step in providing care to millions of people, mental health is a complex issue that … Read more

Importance of including Mental Health counselling as a Cancer treatment Protocol

Importance of employee’s mental well being

<!–Uday Deb–> Cancer permeates every aspect of a patient’s life, with different stages causing various symptoms and side effects that are both physical and emotional. This, in turn, also affects the psychological well-being of relatives/close friends of cancer patients, including their carers. While primary care doctors and oncologists handle the physical aspects of a patient, … Read more