Many persons with disabilities face premature death due to health inequities

Dec 03, 2022, at 06:27 pm

New York: Persons with disabilities face a risk of dying up to 20 years earlier than other sections of society, according to a new report issued by the World Health Organization on Friday.

Self-esteem key to treating mental health: Study finds

Feb 27, 2018, at 12:47 am

New York, Feb 26 (IBNS): Improving how mental health patients perceive themselves could be critical in treating them, according to a study from the University of Waterloo.

Mental health care bill passed in Lok Sabha, decriminalises suicide

Mar 28, 2017, at 03:16 am

New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS): Mental health care bill that decriminalises any suicide attempt was passed in Lok Sabha, on Monday.

Celebrating Youth Day, UN stresses importance of good mental health

Aug 13, 2014, at 03:21 am

New York, Aug 12 (IBNS): Each year 20 per cent of the world's young people experience a mental health condition, the United Nations reported in a new publication launched to coincide with International Youth Day which this year shines a spotlight on the importance of mental health.