Mental health Current Affairs, GK & News
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. This year, world mental health is more significant because Covid-19 has majorly impacted the mental ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Mental health • mental health care • World Health Organisation (WHO) • World Mental Health Day • World Mental Health Day campaign
Health Minister releases ‘The State of the World’s Children 2021’
Union Health Minister, Mansukh Mandaviya, released a report titled “The State of the World’s Children 2021: On My Mind: promoting, protecting and caring for children’s mental health” on October 5, 2021 in New Delhi. The state of World’s Children 2021 report is UNICEF’s global flagship publication. Key Points The report highlights the significant impact of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: COVID-19 • Depression • Mental health • Mental Health Disorder • The State of the World’s Children 2021 report • UNICEF
Indo-US Health Dialogue 2021- Highlights
4th session of the Indo-US Health Dialogue 2021 was inaugurated on September 27, 2021. This session is being hosted by India. Key Points During the session, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Bharati Pravin Pawar, articulated mutual solidarity and relentless support between India and the United States (US) during Covid-19 pandemic. Indo-US ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: India-US Collaboration in Health • India-US Relations • Indo-US Health Dialogue 2021 • Mental health • National Health Policy
What is SAMVEDNA?
SAMVEDNA is Sensitizing Action on Mental Health Vulnerability through Emotional Development and Necessary Acceptance. It a toll-free helpline through which children affected during COVID-19 pandemic are provided counselling. About SAMVEDNA The main objective of SAMVEDNA is to provide psychological first aid and emotional support to the COVID-19 affected children The tele-counselling is provided by the ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Child Rights • Mental health • Ministry of Women and Child Development • national commission of child rights • NIMHANS • tele-counselling
MANAS Application launched
The Principal Scientific Advisor to Government of India recently launched a mobile application to promote the mental wellbeing of the people of India. It is called the MANAS App. About the MANAS App MANAS stands for Mental Health and Normalcy Augmentation System. It is a comprehensive and national digital wellbeing platform. The MANAS integrates indigenous ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: Events Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: C-DAC • Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) • COVID-19 • MANAS application • Mental health • mobile application