Published in: The Hindu

A Standing Committee expressed its worry about the decrease in funding of tertiary care programs and noted that it feared that the reduced budgetary allocation would hamper the state of tertiary-level mental health institutions in the country.(Image Credit: Image by Freepik)

Published in: Gadgets 360

As children return to school, two problems have risen to the top of their parent's concerns, the impact of social media and the internet on children's life. According to the University of Michigan Health CS Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health, more than half of parents rank mental health issues as the top health concern for their children and teens.(Image Credit : Image by pikisuperstar on Freepik)

Published in: WHO

Survival chances for adolescents and young adults vary greatly across the world. In 2021, the probability of dying among those aged 10–24 years was highest in sub-Saharan Africa and lowest in Europe and Northern America. The average global probability of a 10-year-old dying before age 24 was about 6 times higher in sub-Saharan Africa than in North America and Europe.Within the age group 10–24 years, mortality rates are lowest among adolescents aged 10–14, and highest among young adults aged 20–24 years. Females generally have lower mortality rates for these ages than males.(Image Credit : Image by Freepik)

Published in: The Harvard Gazette

A study by a Brown researcher found mindfulness training reduces blood pressure, which can prevent cardiovascular disease. A Vanderbilt scientist showed meditation, like sleep, helps the glymphatic system get rid of metabolic waste from our brains, a key to brain health. One study at the University of California, San Francisco, found mindfulness can lead to better metabolic health, reducing risk factors for heart disease and stroke(Image Credit: Image by rawpixel.com on Freepik)

Published in: The Indian Express

The DoE has invited suggestions in this regard from various stakeholders, including teachers, parents, students, school management committees, educational institutions, school associations, professionals, subject experts, scholars and general public to make the process “inclusive and participative”.(Image Credit: Image by Freepik)

Published in: US News

Parents who harshly discipline their young children may be putting them on a path toward lasting mental health symptoms, a new study suggests.Researchers found that among 7,500 children followed from age 3 to 9, about 10% fell into a "high risk" group where mental health symptoms -- ranging from persistent sadness to acting out -- worsened over the years.(Image Credit : Image by macrovector on Freepik)

Published in: npr

Being a teenager is hard. Every day holds the possibility of emotional highs and lows, and parents don't always know how to be supportive.Clinical psychologist Lisa Damour says instead of jumping into problem-solving mode, parents can learn to ride the wave of emotional management with their teens.(Image Credit: Image by Freepik)

Published in: US News

Kids and teens are struggling with their mental health in America, and one new report suggests the overinvolvement of parents may be partly to blame.(Image Credit: Image by pch.vector on Freepik )

Published in: TechNewsWorld

Microsoft just announced that it’s putting generative AI into Windows 11, but we are still at the very beginning of the changes access to this technology will bring.Some jobs will get easier, some more valuable, and many will become obsolete. No matter what you do for a living, there is a good chance AI, specifically generative AI, will significantly impact both what you do and how you do it.(Image Credit : Image by jcomp on Freepik )

Published in: Medical News Today

An expansive analysis of existing research concludes that physical activity should be viewed as a first-choice treatment for people living with mental health issues. The analysis distills the conclusions of nearly 100 meta-reviews of randomized controlled trials.(Image Credit : Image by Freepik)

Published in: Save the children

The government must act urgently to protect the health and lives of young people across the Philippines, Save the Children said, following reports of a shocking number of actual and attempted suicides among Philippine students in the last academic year.(Image Credit : Image by Freepik)

Published in: Unesco

Violent extremism is a threat to peace and tolerance. It is a constant menace to security, human rights and sustainable development. No country or region in the world today is immune from its devastating impacts. It is not enough to counter it: We must prevent it. Because no one is born a violent extremist, but they are made and fuelled.(Image credit: Image by vectorjuice on Freepik)

Published in: The Economics Times

Every year on January 24, International Education Day is celebrated around the world. The day is observed to remind people of the importance of education.(Image Credit : Image by iconicbestiary on Freepik)

Published in: Education Today

Inclusive education is a new approach to education that emphasises access to education under one roof for traditionally excluded groups – especially children with and without disabilities and those who speak minority languages etc.  Simply put, inclusive education can greatly help reduce discrimination against children with disabilities and promote equality, access and rights to education and care. For that it is essential that schools try to include such learning methods in the curriculum.(Image Credit : Image by pch.vector on Freepik)

Published in: Pew Research Center

While bullying existed long before the internet, the rise of smartphones and social media has brought a new and more public arena into play for this aggressive behavior.(Image Credit :Image by Freepik)

Published in: Purdue Today

The National Council for Mental Well-being states that friendship is something that individuals never outgrow, and no matter the age or what is happening, close, healthy friendships encourage positive mental health and well-being. Other mental health organizations also support this belief, and studies have shown that “those who enjoy close friendships over their teenage years have a lower rate of depression or anxiety later in life.”  (Image Credit : Image by pikisuperstar on Freepik)

Published in: Greater Kashmir

Inclusive education refers to an educational practice, wherein child with special needs will be fully included in the mainstream classroom with same age peers(Image Credit - Image by storyset on Freepik)

Published in: American Psychological Association

Demand for substance use treatment up, requests for anxiety and depression treatment remain high, survey finds(Image by <a href="https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/illustration-people-with-mental-health-problems_16922697.htm#query=mental%20health%20issues&position=10&from_view=search&track=ais">Freepik</a>)

Published in: News On Air

National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) hosted a first-of-its-kind ‘Mental Health Santhe’ on 3rd November 2022. The one-day event aims to increase knowledge of the services available and enhance mental health literacy among the population. NIMHANS is an institute of national importance and holds the vision to be a world leader in the area of mental health and neurosciences.(Image by rawpixel.com on Freepik)

Published in: The Economic Times

We know more than two billion people around the world play games, but less than 1% are thought to have a gaming disorder.

Published in: The Hindu

WHO reported in 2017 that there were about 9,000 psychiatrists practising in India, which equates to 0.75% per lakh of people