Mental health

UPSC failures pushed Aryendra Kumar to the edge, but journaling, small wins, and meditation helped him find balance. His journey from despair to IPS is a reminder that mental health matters as much as hard work.

On World Suicide Prevention Day, Dr Aninda Sidhana offers a toolkit for families, educators, and peers on how to help a youth in India who is silently battling fears, hopelessness, and pressures.

A routine morning assembly in Telangana’s Adilabad now sparks change. Through 'Aarogya Pathshala', IAS officer Rajarshi Shah introduced 20-minute health lessons that fight stress, substance use, and absenteeism. Today, over 250 schools are thriving, attendance has climbed to 70%, and children are carrying lessons of health and hope home.

After losing her mother-in-law, Surbhi Yadav transformed sorrow into sustainability—repurposing vintage bottles, lanterns, and fan parts into planters that now host over 300 plants on her terrace in Meerut.

New mothers often face unsolicited and hurtful comments about breastfeeding that can affect their confidence and emotional well-being. Here, we highlight common remarks to avoid, share expert advice from a paediatrician, and offer supportive affirmations every breastfeeding mother deserves to hear.

Anup Kumar Nair lived in complete isolation for over three years and no one noticed. This isn’t just one man’s tragedy. Mental health expert breaks down what signs to watch for.

No reels, no chaos, no idea what to do with my hands - From phantom scrolling to alphabetising spices, here's what unfolded when I logged out of social media for a full day.

A 17-year-old NEET aspirant in Maharashtra lost her life after scoring low in a mock test. Here’s what she should have heard instead of silence, fear, and punishment — words every student deserves.

This Mumbai-based startup pairs youth with the elderly to offer real companionship, dignity, and joy through a unique grandchild-like bond.

This Father’s Day, let’s transform the conversation by encouraging open dialogues with our fathers, reminding them it’s okay to not be okay. Mumbai-based psychiatrists, Dr Anjali Chhabria and Dr Harish Shetty, highlight children’s crucial role in helping fathers feel understood and nurtured.