Odisha Special Prison implements prisoner reformation skills program focusing mental health of inmates

Aug 12, 2023

With an increase in the number of mental health concerns among prisoners, Odisha jail officials implemented the prisoner reformation skills program and engaged mental...

MHFI and AIIMS doctors launch web portal for mental healthcare amid COVID-19

Oct 04, 2020

New Delhi [India], October 4 : To address the growing issue of mental health illness during the Covid-19 pandemic across the country, the Mental...

Delhi HC demands response from Health Ministry on inclusion of mental illness as priority group for COVID-19 vaccination

Mar 15, 2021

New Delhi [India], March 15 : Hearing public interest litigation (PIL) filed by mental health activist Advocate Gaurav Kumar Bansal, Delhi High Court on...

Protect mental health in workplace during Covid-19: ILO

Oct 10, 2020

Geneva [Switzerland], Oct 10 : Governments must continue to invest in social protection and take extra supportive measures to ensure the mental health of...

COVID-19 pandemic accentuated mental health problems; National Tele Mental Health program to be launched soon: Sitharaman

Feb 01, 2022

New Delhi [India], February 1 : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced the launch of a National Tele Mental Health program, saying that...

Pak sees 30 pc spike in mental illnesses due to COVID-19

Jan 19, 2022

Islamabad [Pakistan], January 19 : Pakistan witnessed a spike of 30 per cent in mental illnesses due to COVID-19 in recent months, according to...