Mental health

Being informed is crucial. Every patient, including well-known people like the late Sushant Singh Rajput have rights that cannot be violated

While telemedicine was launched years ago, doctors have been apprehensive to use it because of legal issues. Where do we stand when it comes to telemedicine for mental health?

"Taking care of one’s mental health is the first step to self-care," say counsellors and therapists who are not stopping for the pandemic and providing online sessions all across the country, for free.

“How do I find humour through so much adversity? What choice do I have? What else am I going to do? You either ride the tide or get washed away. I don’t want to be washed away because I tried to wash away myself once. I don’t want to do it again.”

“I have seen media houses showing a rope knot, bloody knife, syringes or chemical cans. These are deeply triggering images. They must be avoided because it gives people ideas to those already contemplating suicide.”

"A law seeking a ban on conversion therapy might help, but even if there doesn't exist one there are enough provisions in the law to criminalise it."

Mental health is an issue for many during these times. But our vulnerable population, including frontline workers, are the ones taking the brunt of this global contagion.

From battling depression, gaining confidence from their daughters to leaving a deeply abusive marriage, these moms ensure they lived life on their terms.

“The basic idea behind developing the AI-based ZIOPAR tool is to educate and empower cancer patients and their families about treatment options available for cancer and asking the right questions to their oncologist.”

High achieving individuals may seem to have it together on the outside, but here's why they may be suffering from depression.