Move away from outdated ‘mad or bad’ approach to mental illness, urges independent UN expert

Jul 07, 2020, at 06:03 pm

New York: States, civil society, psychiatric organizations and the World Health Organization (WHO) itself must change the way they address mental health challenges, a UN independent rights expert said, calling for a shift towards understanding the context behind mental distress.

Regular problem solving does not protect against mental decline: Study

Dec 12, 2018, at 03:55 pm

London, Dec 12 (IBNS): Sudoku and crosswords may not offset age-related mental decline, but can boost mental ability over a lifetime

Job strain linked to onset of common mental illness: Study

May 15, 2018, at 08:56 pm

Sydney, May 15 (IBNS): Workplaces that reduce job strain could prevent up to 14 percent of new cases of common mental illness from occurring, according to new research led by the Black Dog Institute.

Mental health is as important as physical wealth

Oct 10, 2017, at 04:53 pm

The ever-increasing complexities of modern life are creating more problems for the human mind than it can cope with. Mental illness, including addiction and alcoholism, is assuming greater proportions as challenging social problems. Kolkata-based Antara strives to extend a helping hand to the mentally-distressed in ways more than one. Kamal Prakash, President, Antara, talks about the challenges on World Mental Health Day, observed on October 10.