Mental health

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.

People are often driven to catastrophic decisions like suicide due to loneliness and the inability to find help. Even as mental health issues rise in numbers, these organisations help the distressed find the silver lining in their lives.

To enable inclusive, affordable healthcare, the policy proposes free drugs, diagnostics and emergency care services in public hospitals, among other plans.

With the popularity of social media, emerging artists have found new means to make their voices heard and extend support for unspoken issues and marginalised communities.

Lack of support while recovering from a terrible illness can cause further complications. Sreoshi Bakshi suffered the same, but timely intervention by a friend and the discovery of a new passion helped her maintain her fighting spirit.

Mental illness is still considered a taboo subject in many parts of Indian society. This regressive attitude can make things worse for the patients, who often don’t get access to the treatment they need because of societal pressures and judgements. A Noida-based data-driven healthcare service is attempting to change this scenario, one patient at a time.

Dealing with near-death experiences and life-threatening accidents can be a difficult experience in any circumstance. Binay Kumar, a former Navy officer, experienced this trauma first-hand, but refused to give up on his spirit and determination to recover.

A community initiative in Vidarbha, a region known more for farmer suicides than the fine quality cotton it grows, VISHRAM has seen an effective reduction in suicidal behaviour, besides increasingly encouraging people to seek professional help for depression.

If you are on desi Facebook, then chances are you’ve either shared a comic strip by Sanitary Panels or at the very least have spotted one while scrolling down your newsfeed.

Taking care of and rehabilitating people with mental disabilities is no easy task. Meet a woman who’s chosen to commit herself to this cause voluntarily, and is committed to helping spread the word about Psycho Social Rehabilitation (PSR) in India.