mental health care
National Conference on ‘Moving Mental Health Beyond Institutions’
On July 26, the National Conference on ‘Moving Mental Health Beyond Institutions’ commenced with the objective of addressing the challenges in the implementation of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. Inauguration and Objectives On July 26, the National Conference on ‘Moving ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023
Category: Summits and Conferences
Sarthak
NIMHANS and HelpAge India are jointly implementing Sarthak to ensure mental well-being of elderly. Key facts Sarthak is a community-based initiative that provides nurses, healthcare workers and volunteers training on geriatric mental health. The National Institute of Mental Health and ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
WHO, ILO global guidelines on mental health
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have jointly issued guidelines to address mental health issues faced by global workforce. Key facts The guidelines called for addressing the threat to mental health issues among the workforce ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
NCERT’s guidelines for early identification of mental health problems in students
Recently, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) issued the guidelines for “Early identification and intervention for mental health problems in school going children and adolescents”. Key facts The guidelines were released after a nationwide survey found that ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
October 10: World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day was observed across the world on October 10, 2021 with the objective of raising awareness on mental health issues. Key Points The day is observed to gain support on initiatives related to mental health and well-being. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Punjab Prison Rules, 2021
The Punjab Cabinet recently approved Punjab Prison Rules, 2021. These rules were approved under the Prison Act, 1894. Background The Punjab Jail Manual of 1996 has become archaic. There is a need to update it in the changed scenario of ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
October 10: World Mental Health Day
Every year, the World Mental Health Day is celebrated on October 10. The day was first initiated by World Federation for Mental Health. The day is marked by several International organisations spread all over the world. In some countries like ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
First Anniversary of Fit India Movement: PM Modi releases Age appropriate Fitness Protocols
On September 24, 2020, Fit India Dialogue was held virtually. PM Modi addressed the dialogue and released the “Age appropriate Fitness Protocols” marking the first anniversary of Fit India Movement. Highlights During the dialogue, the prime minister interacted with actor ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Mental Health Rehabilitation Helpline ‘KIRAN’
Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thaawarchand Gehlot will launch the 24×7 Toll-Free Mental Health Rehabilitation Helpline “KIRAN” on September 7, 2020. Key Facts The helpline number is 1800-500-0019. Helpline has been developed by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with ..