Tag: Mental health
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9 in 10 Indian workers seek robots to support their mental health
A whopping 91 per cent of Indian workforce surveyed said they would prefer to talk to a robot over their manager about stress and anxiety at work, according to the study by Oracle and Workplace Intelligence, an HR research and advisory firm.
October 11, 2020 -
World Mental Health Day
Specific regional strategies on suicide prevention, autism spectrum disorders and the harmful use of alcohol continue to be rolled out, with a focus on strengthening services at the primary level and promoting multisectoral buy-in.
October 11, 2020 -
Covid-19 taking heavy mental health toll on people: Study
The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry, found that people in countries with low rates of infection and fatalities -- like Australia at the onset of the pandemic -- still experience twice as much depression and anxiety.
October 7, 2020 -
Rise of mental health issues amid COVID-19
Mental health problems were already a leading cause of suffering and the most neglected health issue globally before the pandemic," said study author Vikram Patel from Harvard University in the US.
September 28, 2020 -
Having pets linked to better mental health during lockdown
Around 90 per cent of the 6,000 participants who were from the UK had at least one pet.
September 26, 2020 -
Anxiety rates due to job insecurity similar among men, women
"Public health consequences of job insecurity need to be seriously considered, given that recent changes due to Covid-19 crisis, are likely to result in a higher prevalence of workers, both males and females, feeling threatened by involuntary job loss," said study researchers from the University of Milano-Bicocca in Italy.
September 17, 2020 -
24×7 toll-free mental health rehabilitation helpline ‘Kiran’ launched in 13 languages
Union Minister for Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Thaawarchand Gehlot launched it on Monday through Webcast along with the poster, brochure and resource book on the helpline.
September 8, 2020 -
The tumultuous relationship between art and mental health
Whether or not Sushant was depressed and bipolar as is being said by certain people involved, is yet to be proved but there is sufficient evidence in the annals of history that prove some of the world’s greatest artists were.
August 18, 2020 -
Hate desk job? It may be good for your mental health
"Our analysis shows that the relationship between physical activity and cognitive is not straightforward," said study author Shabina Hayat from the University of Cambridge in the UK.
July 9, 2020 -
Mental health, suicide prevention needs greater attention during pandemic: WHO
Early identification of mental health conditions, recognition of suicidal behaviours and appropriate management through a multi-sectoral approach is important, even as we continue to focus on arresting the further spread of the pandemic, Dr Khetrapal Singh said.
July 4, 2020 -
Shivin Narang: Topics of depression, mental health should be part of school syllabus
The Beyhadh 2 actor also said that this is not something that is industry-centric and can happen to anyone.
June 25, 2020 -
Good to see players having courage to talk about mental health: Rahul Dravid
Talking about how the situation these days is much better where there are professionals available for sportspersons who they can approach freely.
May 28, 2020 -
New study to explore long-term mental health effects of COVID-19
The team will explore what they describe as this pandemic's toxic combination of two extreme psychological stressors.
May 14, 2020 -
Happiness, not GDP, must be India’s goal
The happy individual must feel that his or her life is worthy of living in this world.
March 20, 2020 -
Steps to improve your mental wellness in 2020
Here are some strategic steps that you should take for a more mentally-healthy New Year.
January 15, 2020 -
Arjun Bijlani: TV actors can’t afford to open up on depression
"I need fame like Shah Rukh Khan but that doesn't mean that if I don't have it, I will get depressed."
January 4, 2020 -
Mental health needs attention
The larger goal is to realize the National Mental Healthcare Act 2017 which promises to “strengthen health infrastructure along with addressing the social determinants of health and mental health.”
December 25, 2019