Mental health
Scientists Decode Brain Activity to treat Anxiety and Depression
Recent discoveries reveal critical brain functions, including the identification of new brain regions aiding social interactions. These regions consistently communicate with the ancient amygdala, and this could transform treatments for anxiety and depression. Study Overview The study was conducted by ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
NIMHANS-AHT Comprehensive Mental-Health Action Program for Rural Communities
The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) and NGO Ashraya Hastha Trust (AHT) signed an MoU recently to test the feasibility of a model comprehensive rural mental health program named “NAMAN” (NIMHANS-AHT Comprehensive Mental-Health Action Program for Rural ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Mental State of the World Report
The third annual mental state of the world report was released recently by a non-profit called Sapien Labs. The report is based on the survey of over 4 lakh participants across 64 countries. What does the report say? According to ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Har Ghar Dhyan Campaign
The National Mental Health Survey conducted in 2015-16 says that there are 150 million Indians suffering from mental illness. The numbers are so high because of a lack of awareness about mental illness symptoms. To increase awareness among the public, ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
October 10: World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10 to raise global awareness about mental health problems across the world. Key facts World Mental Health Day is observed every year to increase international awareness about the mental health and related ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
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