Mental Health
- Bangalore
Karnataka bans social media for children below 16 years, says CM
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday, March 6, said that usage of social media will be banned for children under the age of 16 and strict action will be taken to…
- Featured News
From restless mind to tranquil soul: A psychologist’s guide to inner healing
Hyderabad: Nothing in life can torment a person more persistently than their own negative thoughts. A bleak outlook, pessimistic thinking and lack of meaningful communication often lie at the root of psychological distress.…
- India
Budget 2026: Medicines to cost less, focus on mental health, Ayurveda
New Delhi: Basic customs duty will be exempted on 17 drugs for patients suffering from cancer and non-communicable diseases, while medicines for seven rare diseases will be recognised for import duty exemptions,…
- Featured News
Mentally unsound person can’t be village head, let alone US President
If a person of unsound mind is not allowed to contest the election for the post of village head even in the most backward country of the planet, how is it that…
- India
Train firing: Court orders medical examination of accused former RPF constable
Mumbai: A court here on Monday ordered medical examination of former Railway Protection Force constable Chetansinh Chaudhary, held for shooting dead his senior colleague and three passengers on a moving train. Chaudhary…
- Featured News
SIO Telangana launches campaign for mental health challenges
Hyderabad: In a bid to address the rising mental health concerns, moral dilemmas, and digital excess among the younger generation, the Students Islamic Organisation (SIO) of Telangana has launched a month-long statewide initiative titled ‘Youth Issues…
- Technology
Severe nausea in pregnancy increases risk of depression, PTSD by 50pc
New Delhi: Women with excessive nausea and vomiting (hyperemesis gravidarum) during pregnancy may be at a 50 per cent high risk of mental health conditions such as post-partum psychosis, depression, and post-traumatic…
- Technology
Study links smartphone use before age 13 to increased suicide risk
New Delhi: Children who own a smartphone before the age of 13 are more likely to experience poorer mental health and well-being in early adulthood, according to a global study of more…
- Opinions
Negative impact of excessive use of social media on mental health
The overwhelming and dazzling blitz of new information technology has revolutionised the way we communicate, connect, and consume information. The most intimate mode of conversation —face-to-face communication — has largely been replaced…
- Opinions
Behind bars, beyond help: India’s prison mental health crisis
Mental health remains a deeply neglected dimension of India’s prison system—a system already under pressure from overcrowding, poor infrastructure, and chronic understaffing. While conversations around mental well-being have slowly gained traction in…
- News
Shahid Kapoor talks about mental health amidst Babil Khan’s emotional meltdown
Mumbai: Actor Shahid Kapoor urged all to keep it real and look within themselves through his latest social media post. Sharing a photo of himself on his Instagram stories, Shahid penned a…
- Hyderabad
Woman poisons daughter, tries to end life in Bachupally
Hyderabad: A woman in Bachupally poisoned her 4-year-old daughter and attempted to die by suicide on April 18. The incident came to light on Sunday. The woman identified as Namburi Krishna Pavani,…
- Hyderabad
Project Mitra launched to address mental health issues of Telangana Gurukul students
Hyderabad: In a bid to address the rising incidents of mental health crises among adolescents studying in social welfare Gurukuls, the Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TGSWREIS) unveiled a transformative…
- Bollywood
Deepika Padukone thanks PM Modi for supporting students’ mental well-being
Mumbai: Actress Deepika Padukone has expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his unwavering dedication to supporting students’ mental well-being. A strong advocate for mental health awareness, Padukone took…
- Technology
Can ChatGPT, other AI serve as therapists? Hyderabad experts explain
As artificial intelligence (AI) takes deeper roots in our daily lives it directly impacts multiple sectors, including mental health care. As AI tools become more integrated into therapeutic practices, questions arise about…
