Healthcare

People often confuse sadness with depression. It’s okay if they assume that a sad person might be depressed and help him/her. But unfortunately, it is the other way around; a depressed person is often assumed to be sad and the first piece of advice they get is: “forget about it and chill!”

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.

Handling stress can be a problem for people of all ages, including children. In fact, stress management is particularly difficult but important for children, to avoid the development of disorders in the future. Richa Shukla explores strategies to manage childhood stress.

The foundation also provides meals to the patients for ₹10.

It’s been 19 years since Dr. Pullara started an institute for people with mental disabilities in a government school. Having grown up with three mentally disabled brothers herself, she knew how harshly life and society treats people with such disabilities.

As someone who deals with anxiety in her every day life, here's what I wish people knew while interacting with someone with a mental illness.

Located in in Kerala’s Palakkad district, Santhi Gramam has transformed countless tribal lives for the better. And all this has happened due to the vision and tireless efforts of Uma Preman.

Depression affects a large section of India’s population, yet it's often misdiagnosed and/or misunderstood.

The comedian took to his Facebook page to speak candidly about not only dealing with failure, but also his own battle with depression for several years.

The video, which has gone viral within days, has been widely appreciated for thoughtfully addressing a sensitive subject.