Mental health

There is no dearth of experts and well-wishers giving tips for self-improvement. But how do you actually use these tips to positively impact your life? Read on to find out.

People often called people who attempt suicide “selfish”. However, for the person going through the emotional turmoil leading to that final step, it’s usually the only way out left.

Meet 83-year-old M C Pankaja, co-founder of Bangalore’s oldest counselling centre, who has devoted her life to making psychological help accessible to thousands of people.

In Dear Zindagi, Kaira is a fully-functioning human being. The film doesn’t throw around medical terms to address her problems. She is anxious but doesn’t seem to suffer from anxiety; she is sad but it is not labelled as depression.

According to WHO, India is one of the most depressed countries in the world. But help is at hand, from these 10 organisations, to help those fighting this debilitating illness.

In 2011, the World Health Organization reported that India was the most depressed nation in the world, with 36% of the population having suffered from at least one major depressive episode. And yet, there is a veil of silence that prevents us from openly discussing these issues because they are not physical ailments.

A video on depression, released by actor Deepika Padukone's Live Love Laugh Foundation, highlights the importance of empathising with people who suffer from mental illnesses.

Arun A.G. talks about 12 things he thinks should be included in the education curriculum for the development of full potential of students. Even if some of these might be a part of the syllabus in a few schools, they need more attention and the scope of the subjects needs to be expanded.

Here's a list of great books that shed light on a topic not spoken about enough - mental health. They're deep, witty, dark and unforgettable.

Vijay Nallawala was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in his 40s. Today, he is helping spread awareness about the condition. This is how!