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India Pushes Lifestyle Changes And Mental Health At Brazil, Russia, India, China And South Africa Meet
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Union Health and Family Welfare held the first Health Working Group (HWG) meeting under the BRICS framework for 2026 here on Wednesday, bringing together senior health officials and delegates from nine member nations to
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National Mental Health Programme To Boost Services, Says Minister Of State For Women And Child Development
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) In a bid to strengthen mental health services, the government has implemented National Mental Health Programme (NMHP), which includes postpartum mothers, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.
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Establishing Geriatric Care A Must For India's Ageing Population: Experts
Amid a rapidly ageing population in India, experts on Tuesday stressed the need for a home-based, community-led and integrated elder care model to boost geriatric care in the country.
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Budget 2026: Mental Healthcare Spending Set To Increase In Ranchi's Central Institute Of Psychiatry
The Union Budget has delivered a major boost to mental healthcare infrastructure in Jharkhand, with the Central Institute of Psychiatry (CIP), Ranchi, set to be upgraded as a regional apex institution.
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'Rehabilitate Mentally Challenged Homeless People': Top Court To Centre
The Supreme Court on Monday described homeless people suffering from mental illnesses as "destitute to the extreme" and "most vulnerable", and gave the Centre a last opportunity to come up with standard operating procedures for rehabilitating them.
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Screening For Depression Under Government Primary Healthcare May Save Up To Rs 482 Billion: Study
Screening for depression in government primary healthcare can save billions, improve mental health outcomes, and strengthen India's public health system
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Experts Urge Year-Round Solutions To Tackle Air Pollution, Not Just Short-Term Fixes
Amid worsening air pollution in the national capital, health experts on Saturday emphasised the need for solutions that work throughout the year, and not for a short period.
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NLU Delhi Launches Courses On Forensics, Mental Health, Technology Law And Policy
Research centres at the National Law University (NLU) Delhi – Project39A and Centre for Communication Governance (CCG) – have launched digital courses on forensics, mental health, and technology law and policy.
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Finance Minister Calls For Focus On Mental Health In Post-Pandemic Policies
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday urged the United Nations that post-pandemic policies must provide for adequate recognition of the mental wellbeing of vulnerable sections.
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Children's Mental Health Well Being: What Role Should Schools Play
As per the National Mental Health Survey, 2015 conducted by WHO, 1 in 20 people in India suffer from depression. The prevalence of mental disorders in the 13-17 age group was 7.3%.
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India Pushes Lifestyle Changes And Mental Health At Brazil, Russia, India, China And South Africa Meet
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Union Health and Family Welfare held the first Health Working Group (HWG) meeting under the BRICS framework for 2026 here on Wednesday, bringing together senior health officials and delegates from nine member nations to
-
National Mental Health Programme To Boost Services, Says Minister Of State For Women And Child Development
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) In a bid to strengthen mental health services, the government has implemented National Mental Health Programme (NMHP), which includes postpartum mothers, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.
-
Establishing Geriatric Care A Must For India's Ageing Population: Experts
Amid a rapidly ageing population in India, experts on Tuesday stressed the need for a home-based, community-led and integrated elder care model to boost geriatric care in the country.
-
Budget 2026: Mental Healthcare Spending Set To Increase In Ranchi's Central Institute Of Psychiatry
The Union Budget has delivered a major boost to mental healthcare infrastructure in Jharkhand, with the Central Institute of Psychiatry (CIP), Ranchi, set to be upgraded as a regional apex institution.
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'Rehabilitate Mentally Challenged Homeless People': Top Court To Centre
The Supreme Court on Monday described homeless people suffering from mental illnesses as "destitute to the extreme" and "most vulnerable", and gave the Centre a last opportunity to come up with standard operating procedures for rehabilitating them.
-
Screening For Depression Under Government Primary Healthcare May Save Up To Rs 482 Billion: Study
Screening for depression in government primary healthcare can save billions, improve mental health outcomes, and strengthen India's public health system
-
Experts Urge Year-Round Solutions To Tackle Air Pollution, Not Just Short-Term Fixes
Amid worsening air pollution in the national capital, health experts on Saturday emphasised the need for solutions that work throughout the year, and not for a short period.
-
NLU Delhi Launches Courses On Forensics, Mental Health, Technology Law And Policy
Research centres at the National Law University (NLU) Delhi – Project39A and Centre for Communication Governance (CCG) – have launched digital courses on forensics, mental health, and technology law and policy.
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Finance Minister Calls For Focus On Mental Health In Post-Pandemic Policies
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday urged the United Nations that post-pandemic policies must provide for adequate recognition of the mental wellbeing of vulnerable sections.
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Children's Mental Health Well Being: What Role Should Schools Play
As per the National Mental Health Survey, 2015 conducted by WHO, 1 in 20 people in India suffer from depression. The prevalence of mental disorders in the 13-17 age group was 7.3%.
