#mental-health
The millennial midlife crisis: It is Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara minus Spain, minus skydiving and minus, frankly, the men
Millennials are experiencing a midlife crisis defined less by one dramatic event and more by several anxieties arriving at once: ageing bodies, marriage and dating pressures, career uncertainty, money worries, climate change and constant exposure to global cr…
What drove Gurgaon techie to jump from Noida’s Supernova building: 'Divorce, baby’s premature birth, mounting debts'
Sambhav Jain, a 28-year-old software engineer, died by suicide after jumping from a 41st-floor balcony. He had been staying alone in an Airbnb and expressed feelings of depression before the incident. Police are investigating personal difficulties and financi…
Man bludgeons mom, grandparents, 5-yr-old cousin to death in Anuppur
Anuppur: 35-year-old man allegedly kills mother, grandparents and 5-year-old cousin with sticks, injures three; motive and mental health being probed.
Are we scrolling away feelings?
Blank Faces All Around? As AI Models Become Better At Mimicking Human Understanding, Excessive Screen Use May Be Making Humans More Like Machines: Less Able To Read Emotions, Sustain Attention And Connect With One AnotherWhen emotions show up in the body
'Came to stay at Airbnb': 28-year-old man dies by suicide after jumping from 41st floor of Noida's Spyra Building
Sambhav Jain, a 28-year-old man, died by suicide after jumping from the 41st floor of Spyra Building. He had been staying alone in an Airbnb room for just one day. Witnesses reported that Jain was experiencing mental stress before the incident occurred. Polic…
Chennai youths’ raison d’etre in Post-it notes on display at IIT-M
IIT Madras hosts SCARF’s “wall of hope” with 20,000 Post-it notes on youths’ reasons for living; about 400 flag distress, boosting suicide awareness.
"Love cures people, both the ones who give it and the ones who receive it." - Karl Menninger
Love provides individuals with a unique opportunity to connect deeply with others by meeting various needs. Offering care often transforms personal focus into attention on someone else's happiness and struggles. Healthy relationships encourage mutual care wit…
I moved from Indiana to New Mexico for a sunnier life. My social life, mood, and physical activity level have gotten a major uplift.
A professor of public health moved from Indiana to New Mexico, seeking better weather and a fulfilling career. He loves his new life with more sun.
Beyond 'seek help': What happens when students reach out for mental health support?
India News: Imagine finally admitting that you need help and dialling a 24/7 national mental health helpline, hoping a person will answer, only to hear: “All our .
NEET row , coaching stress to feature in SC panel final report on student suicides
Beyond depression and anxiety : how Adivasi young people describe distress
'If the pressure feels heavy': NTA assures fair conduct of NEET UG Re-exam, opens mental health helpline
With NEET UG 2026 just three days away, the NTA urges candidates to remain calm and trust their preparation, dismissing rumors of postponement. The agency assures robust security measures and firm action against malpractice, emphasizing fairness for all. Supp…
Clinical Trial: Adding a Daily Probiotic to Antidepressant Treatment Reduced Depression and Anxiety in Older Adults
JAGS clinical trial June 17, 2026: 58 older adults adding daily probiotics to antidepressants showed meaningful depression and anxiety reductions vs. placebo over 12 weeks.
I was broken inside : Jemimah reveals mental battle behind India WC triumph
Should we allow people who aren’t terminally ill to undergo medically assisted dying?
Are people suffering from a persistent, debilitating, and apparently incurable psychiatric condition, such as incapacitating suicidal depression, entitled to physician and/or government assistance in dying? (This procedure is also called “physician-assisted s…
Death of an Indian tech worker A wave of suicides and widespread AI-fueled layoffs reveal a workforce under extreme pressure.
On a warm night last May, Nikhil Somwanshi sent his roommate a WhatsApp message asking him to tell his family that what was about to happen next was an accident. The message triggered a frantic search for the 24-year-old machine-learning engineer in southeast…
Dowry Harassment and Mental Health: The Hidden Trauma Behind Domestic Abuse Cases
An issue associated with dowry-related domestic abuse is that society tends to ignore women's emotional conditions once they get married
Namita Thapar opens up about the importance of mental health; says, ‘Learn to say no without feeling guilty’
Shark Tank India judge Namita Thapar highlighted the link between people-pleasing and women's health, noting 80% of autoimmune patients are women. She emphasized that suppressing emotions and needs can lead to illness, urging women to prioritize self-care, se…
IPL Orange Cap winner in 2014 is now a mental health coach: A journey from suicidal thoughts to winning the World Cup alongside MS Dhoni
Former cricketer Robin Uthappa draws parallels between cricket's intense pressure and corporate life, revealing his past struggles with suicidal thoughts and identity. He found solace and rediscovered his passion for the game through his wife's advice, ultima…
1 in 6 rural teens under severe stress , AIIMS - linked study flags silent mental health crisis
Gen Z is normalising therapy at work: Report
Workplace mental wellness use in India has surged 44% since 2023. Young employees, aged 20-25, are leading this trend, showing a significant increase in counselling. High-pressure sectors like BFSI and healthcare report substantial demand. This indicates a ma…
Indian man from Chennai says he ‘self-deported’ from Canada because life there became too depressing
A Chennai man's decision to "self-deport" from Canada back to India due to unhappiness has ignited a widespread online debate. He cited loneliness and depression as reasons for his return, sparking discussions among Indians abroad about the emotional toll of …
UK’s Education Committee: Social media ban a must to save children’s mental health
Committee says tech companies are failing children and cannot be trusted to self-regulate
NCCN Affirms Commitment to Cancer-Related Distress Resources Worldwide During Mental Health Awareness Month
The latest version of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network's Distress Thermometer and Problem List is available for free in more than 70 languages. PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)—an …
NCCN Affirms Commitment to Cancer-Related Distress Resources Worldwide During Mental Health Awareness Month
The latest version of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network's Distress Thermometer and Problem List is available for free in more than 70 languages. PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)—an …
'Reels me smile, real life me stress': Influence shares a brutal truth about life after 40 in India and how to correct things before 50
A viral video captures the unspoken struggles of Indians navigating life after 40. It reveals the pressure of balancing family, career, and personal well-being. The monologue emphasizes the gap between social media smiles and real-life stress. It encourages v…
$4.2 Billion Digital Psychotherapeutics Market Outlook, 2032 | Expansion of Regulatory Support for Digital Therapeutics Propels Adoption of Digital Psychotherapeutics in Mainstream Healthcare
Key opportunities lie in personalized AI treatments, VR-based therapies, and gamification Key opportunities lie in personalized AI treatments, VR-based therapies, and gamification
1 Year Later, Deported Bhutanese Refugees Feel the Psychological Toll of Statelessness
Bhutanese deportees in South Asia are confronting worsening mental health conditions as prolonged statelessness, family separation, and lack of legal protection deepen psychological distress.
Global Behavioral and Mental Health Software Market Size/Share Worth USD 11.9 Billion by 2035 at a 10.2% CAGR: Healthcare Foresights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth Rate, SWOT Analysis)
[220+ Pages Latest Report] According to a market research study published by Healthcare Foresights, the demand analysis of Global Behavioral and Mental Health Software Market size & share revenue was valued at approximately USD 4.5 Billion in 2025 and is expe…
From adolescence to menopause: Inside Delhi’s newest hospital dedicated exclusively to women's health
Founded by healthcare entrepreneur Anika Parashar, with investment led by The Select Group, the hospital combines preventive healthcare, diagnostics, treatment, wellness, mental health support and aesthetics under one roof