The MINDS Foundation

The emergence and proliferation of the Blue Whale Challenge on social media provides a reminder of the need to reinforce positive interactions for youth.

Epilepsy is quite a serious problem in India. While 60% of people in urban India consult a doctor after suffering a seizure, only 10% in rural India would do so.

It is vital that organisations and governments receive support to promote mental health education and promote coping skills in youth.

The mental health scenario in rural India needs specialised and local intervention to effectively tackle issues, and community mental health workers are the vanguard of this movement.

Mental healthcare services need to be integrated into India’s primary health care systems so that the country’s mental health burden can be reduced as soon as possible.

Incorporating mental health in school education programmes can give a big boost to tackling mental health issues in children and adolescents.

Rural India has 69 % of India’s population. Here’s how policymakers can help all of them get access to better mental healthcare.

Depression is a severe problem for large swathes of India’s population, especially in rural India. However, it is time to overcome stigma and reluctance to discuss the disorder openly and help victims overcome it as soon as possible.