The MINDS Foundation

There should be more information and less stigma about both mental health disorders and psychiatric medication, which is sadly not the case.

It is a myth that therapy is only for people suffering from serious mental health issues.

Not everything you do instead of doing your work is considered wasteful, though.

People with insomnia can feel dissatisfied with their sleep and usually experience symptoms such as fatigue, low energy, a difficulty in concentrating, mood disturbances, and decreased performance at work or academia.

Whether a person with schizophrenia can work depends upon the severity of the illness and the nature of their symptoms.

When the WHO recently classified excessive playing of video games as a mental health condition, there were opposing reactions. The statement confirmed fears of parents across the world, while critics felt it was stigmatising.

A lot of chronic mental disorders have their roots in childhood experiences. These may be reduced if we instill self-regulation in our children from a very young age.

A psychological condition like Dementia can take a toll, not only on the patient, but also on their family and immediate caregivers. It is important that it is addressed with extreme care and love.

Older adults and their families often deny the existence of mental health problems. As a result, elderly patients may seek medical care for non-specific somatic complaints such as headaches, insomnia, dizziness or any other vague physical symptom instead of seeking psychiatric care.

The most significant challenge in the years ahead is the need for a concerted drive to improve human resources in the field of mental health.