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Kangana Ranaut and Rajkummar Rao in Mental Hai Kya first look.

'Mental Hai Kya' is sensitive towards the issue of mental illness:...

Kangana Ranaut and Rajkummar Rao starrer 'Mental Health Hai' is slated to be released on July 26.

18 Jun 2019 4:53 PM IST

the close interplay between mental and physical disorders strongly suggests that health care should ideally be provided via a collaborative approach in centres with expertise in both types of conditions. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Emergency department sees increase in physical and mental illness...

Combined physical and mental disorders increase emergency department visits: Study.

3 July 2019 11:33 AM IST

Private firearm sellers are not required to run background checks on potential buyers, but they are not allowed to sell a weapon to a person who has been flagged by law enforcement under federal law. (Photo: AP)

Reports suggest Texas shooter bought gun from private seller after...

Authorities say the gunman in a West Texas rampage was fired from his job and called police and the FBI before the mass...

4 Sept 2019 10:45 AM IST

We find that people undergo anxiety, fear, depression and phobias. Offices of psychiatrists, psychologists and therapists are filled with normal, everyday people who cannot cope with lifes struggles. They are unable to deal with their problems.

Psychologists cancel sessions over coronavirus lockdown

It's double-whammy for those battling mental issues

24 March 2020 11:50 PM IST

Studies on omega-3 supplements showed that although these appear to improve brain health in young people with psychosis. (Photo: Pixabay)

Food supplements may help treat psychosis: study

Certain antioxidant supplements, such as n-acetyl cysteine and vitamin C, may also be effective.

23 March 2018 3:53 PM IST

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can include witnessing parents fight or suffering from sexual, physical, mental abuse. (Photo: Pixabay)

Childhood 'toxic stress' leads to parenting challenges later on

One reason may be that mothers who experience more adversity in childhood have more health risks during pregnancy.

22 March 2018 3:04 PM IST

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can include witnessing parents fight or suffering from sexual, physical, mental abuse. (Photo: Pixabay)

City upbringing may increase mental illness risk: study

Children raised in a rural environment, surrounded by animals and bacteria, grow up to have more stress-resilient immune...

1 May 2018 2:03 PM IST

People click selfies at Nariman Point. (Photo: Shripad Naik)

Is Instagram fuelling a mental illness epidemic? Experts opine

According to studies, behavioural addiction is very similar to substance addictions like alcohol, cannabis etc. seen...

26 Jun 2018 3:29 PM IST

Understanding that depression raises dropout risk may encourage schools to put a higher priority on mental health services. (Photo: Pixabay)

Risk of being a crime victim goes up with mental illness diagnosis

Overall, 234,000 people with no mental illness diagnosis were crime victims, which is about 12 incidents per 1,000...

2 Jun 2018 2:07 PM IST

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Soon, insurance cover for treatment of mental illness

The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, which came into force from May 29.

20 Aug 2018 1:01 AM IST

The National Health Agency (NHA) is the apex body for implementation of the insurance scheme.

Irdai asks insurers to cover mental illnesses

The Mental Health Care Act was passed by the Parliament of India in 2017.

17 Aug 2018 1:04 PM IST

In an unprecedented move, the Parliament this week passed a bill that seeks to decriminalise suicide attempt by mentally ill people.

Civic body to set up facilities for mentally ill

The city has been witnessing a steep rise in the number of people suffering from mental illnesses.

6 Sept 2018 1:31 AM IST