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The event aims to break stigma over mental illness and promote community wellness

IIT Kharagpur's ‘Campus Mothers’, though much-needed, risks perpetuating gender bias in care work and emotional labour

At a YFLO Hyderabad session titled ‘Invisible Selves – Insights into Mental Health’, Neerja Birla shared her personal experiences and called for greater awareness, empathy, and open dialogue. She urged parents to stay emotionally connected and prioritise mental wellness for all

In a shocking incident in Nalgonda, Telangana, a 27-year-old woman killed her two children before committing suicide. Preliminary investigations suggest family disputes as the cause. The case follows several similar tragic incidents in the state in recent months

Philosophical balance and inner calm, valuing life over status, power and money, can protect an officer’s life

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle urged parents to challenge social media companies over harmful algorithms targeting children. At a mental health gala, they highlighted AI dangers, announced partnerships for online safety, and emphasized youth mental health as central to their foundation’s mission

Mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia may not just come from the brain — they’re also linked to the immune system. Low immunity and inflammation can affect mood and behaviour. Improving immunity may help mental well-being and recovery

Hyperemesis gravidarum during pregnancy raises the risk of mental health issues by over 50%, including post-partum depression, psychosis, and PTSD. Severe HG can cause metabolic disturbances, underlining the importance of mental health support and specialist care.

Migrant workers from Telangana travelling to Gulf nations are facing severe mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. Families left behind also suffer from loneliness and stress, with experts warning of addiction and legal risks due to strict drug laws abroad

A 40-year-old plumber died by suicide at his home in Yakutpura, Hyderabad, after consuming poison, reportedly due to mounting financial and personal pressures. He was rushed to Osmania General Hospital but could not be saved.

A young old woman was found dead by suicide at her residence in Mangalhat, Hyderabad. Police said the family reported she had been depressed for the past three days but could not identify a clear reason for her actions.

Efforts to improve mental health outcomes in the LGBTQIA+ community must confront structural forces perpetuating their marginalisation

In conflict-hit South Sudan, rare mental health clinics offering crucial counselling risk closure as funding ends. With poverty, displacement and violence fuelling high suicide rates, experts warn the loss of such services could deepen the country’s mental health crisis.

There’s a fine line between intentional mental health breaks and escapism as a coping mechanism

Mental health professionals and educators are raising alarms over teenagers turning to AI chatbots like ChatGPT to share emotional struggles. Experts warn this growing dependency is feeding validation-seeking behaviour, isolating youth further, and hindering real-life social development.

Actress Kalpika Ganesh’s father has filed a police complaint expressing concern over her mental health, claiming she stopped medication and poses a risk to herself and others. The Gachibowli police are verifying the allegations; no official response yet.

Strengthening the health infrastructure to address the needs of mentally ill people must get top priority from the central and State governments

IIT-Kharagpur’s ‘Campus Mothers’ initiative — appointing female mentors from among the women residing on campus —shows a growing acknowledgement within elite institutions that student well-being can no longer be treated as an afterthought

Miley Cyrus says she finds it difficult to stay sober and mentally well while touring. Speaking on Good Morning America, the singer explained why she’s not returning to the road and how touring affects her creativity, identity, and wellbeing.

Hyderabad-based CCMB and AcSIR scientists have shown through mice studies that Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) can reset the brain, improve depression-like symptoms, and balance brain chemicals. Their findings aim to help reduce fear and stigma around ECT in mental health care