Mental Health Explainer
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On World Alzheimer’s Day, it’s time to #End The Stigma and start spreading awareness about care
Dementia remains a neglected area in healthcare. Many families do not seek or get suitable diagnosis or treatment.
Payal Saxena
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Mental health first aid and social support cannot replace professional help – but can supplement it
It is especially crucial in a country like India, which faces an acute shortage of mental health experts.
Ashna Ashesh
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What is Lewy Body Dementia, the disease that killed Robin Williams?
Lewy bodies were found in Williams’ brain only during his autopsy, his wife has revealed.
Scroll Staff
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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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How Guwahati became the second-most polluted city in the world
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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Is the 2024 Lok Sabha election India’s last chance before the point of no return?
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One third of India is depressed: Time we start talking about it
There's a high stigma attached to mental health problems.
Shubhra Dixit
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Blackness ever blackening: My lifetime of depression
How do I explain an existence dominated by the bleakest, darkest moods? And do I even want to?
Jenny Diski, mosaic.com