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Jignesh Mistry

Digital shift bridges gaps in mental healthcare and awareness, but equal access remains a concern

Though online spaces, technology played a transformatory role, they bring with them different concerns that need addressing along with structural barriers.

Deepanshu Mohan
,
Ada Nagar
,
Vanshika Mittal
,
Jignesh Mistry
,
Ruhi Nadkarni
,
Rajan Mishra
,
Isha Khurana
,
Mohd Rameez
&
Tavleen Kaur
· Apr 17, 2022 · 07:30 am
Two years on, Covid-19 has taken a severe toll on the mental health of youngsters and psychologists

School-going youngsters reported increased stress and anxiety while psychologists and psychiatrists struggled to handle the rise in mental health demands.

Deepanshu Mohan
,
Ada Nagar
,
Vanshika Mittal
,
Jignesh Mistry
,
Ruhi Nadkarni
,
Rajan Mishra
,
Isha Khurana
,
Mohd Rameez
&
Tavleen Kaur
· Apr 12, 2022 · 06:30 am
How Covid-19 pandemic has pushed India’s female domestic workers further to the margins

A study shows the impact on the group’s consumption, employment and income patterns across different time periods before and after the coronavirus outbreak.

Deepanshu Mohan
,
Jignesh Mistry
,
Advaita Singh
,
Vanshika Mittal
,
Richa Sekhani
&
Shivani Agarwal
· Oct 09, 2021 · 06:30 am

How daily wage workers in India suffered in the lockdown – and continue to struggle months later

Data in Lucknow showed that mean monthly income for labour work fell 62%, from Rs 9,500 per month in pre-pandemic times to Rs 3,500 per month now.

Deepanshu Mohan
,
Jignesh Mistry
,
Advaita Singh
&
Snehal Sreedhar
· Mar 26, 2021 · 09:00 am