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Deaths by Suicide in India – Not Just a Public Health Issue but an Emergency

Pankaj Kumar Mishra and Harinder Happy 10/09/2022

The WHO observes every September 10 as ‘World Suicide...

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‘We Have All Moved on the Mental Health Spectrum During the Pandemic’

Anjuli Bhargava 25/03/2022

Mental health expert Shekhar Saxena said stress on children...

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Mental Health in Academia: What About Those Who Provide Support?

Elsa Loissel 29/11/2020

At present, the practical and emotional help that supporters...

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Why Self-Harm Is a Challenging Mental Health Symptom to Overcome

Ruchita Chandrashekar 24/12/2018

Coping skills are the antidote to distress. But what...

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The Quest to Understand Why a Tribal Population Is at More Risk for Suicide

Lakshmi Supriya 14/05/2018

A survey found that ~22% of the members of...

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Postpartum Depression: Is Motherhood for Indian Women as Blissful as it Should Be?

Teertha Arora and Nandita Bhan 29/12/2016

Mothers facing emotional difficulties often do not come out...