Mental Health Care
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What is anhedonia, an overlooked symptom of depression of not finding things pleasurable?
Despite how common this symptom is, it remains one of the most difficult symptoms to treat and manage.
Ciara McCabe, The Conversation
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In an unequal society like India, community-led interventions can make therapy more accessible
With India’s lack of mental health care professionals, community programmes might be a better way to reach more people.
Devika Oberai, IndiaSpend.com
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How working in isolation can pose mental health challenges
Some practical advice on how to address these obstacles effectively to achieve a healthy work-life balance.
Brittany Lambert, The Conversation, Brianna Barker Caza, The Conversation, Erin Reid, The Conversation & Susan Ashford, The Conversation
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All 46 mental health institutes in the country are in deplorable condition, says NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission said that cured patients are being kept illegally in hospitals, which also face acute shortage of doctors and staff.
Scroll Staff
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India’s suicide rate has increased. But is it because of better reporting or rising distress?
Despite the increase, experts say the National Crime Records Bureau might be undercounting suicides by women.
Prachi Salve, IndiaSpend.com
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As suicide cases spike, how accessible are government and non-profit mental health helplines?
The government’s lone suicide helpline could only be reached three of the over 40 times it was called.
Nidhi Jacob, Factchecker.in & Divyani Dubey, Factchecker.in
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‘I was unable to breathe, sleep, feel’: A trans person’s account of mental health struggles
Being part of the queer community has rippling effects on one’s entire life, more so on mental well-being.
Rio
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Violence, stigma and identity: Why the queer mental health crisis requires attention
The health system itself can be discriminatory, further marginalising LGBTQI++ individuals who already face multiple struggles.
Chapal Mehra
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It’s only the entry point: What we learned running a mental-health helpline during the pandemic
Awareness programmes that address stigma and advocate seeking help are needed amid the widespread mental distress caused by the pandemic.
Hina Mobar
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SC order to vaccinate patients in mental health facilities is welcome – but more needs to be done
State governments need to reintegrate people with mental health conditions with their families and communities, supporting them to live independently.
Shantha Rau Barriga
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In India, coronavirus crisis has been particularly hard for mental health patients and hospitals
An already overextended and under-resourced mental healthcare system has unravelled during the pandemic.
Riddhi Dastidar, IndiaSpend.com
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Mental health and caste: Society needs to talk about the politics of well-being
The acknowledgement that an individual’s mind is affected by casteism and patriarchy is often missing.
Divya Kandukuri
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