Topic: Mental health
Kerala woman, who killed infant daughter due to postpartum depression, dies
Divya Johny, a woman from Kerala who brought national attention to mental health and postpartum struggles after tragically taking the life of her infant daughter in 2021, passed away on April 14.
Genocide in Palestine and psychology’s socio-political responsibility
We live in a world that increasingly prioritizes mental well-being in every aspect of life. From schools to workplaces, mental health services are becoming...
Palestinians appear “shell shocked”, “wide-eyed” following torture in Israeli prisons
Palestinians detained by Israeli forces face severe post-trauma conditions. In a video that went viral online, a Palestinian man released from Israeli prison was seen to be in an extreme level of shock and fear.
Anti-Muslim rhetoric linked to rise in mental health issues: experts
On September 21, 2023, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Ramesh Bhaduri abused his parliamentarian colleague Danish Ali, calling him a terrorist, bharwa (pimp), and katwa...
WHO reveals one-third of prisoners in Europe suffer mental health disorders
One in three prisoners in Europe suffer from mental health disorders, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a new report launched on Tuesday.
All 46 govt mental health hospitals in India depict inhuman handling by authorities: NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Wednesday said that all 46 Government Mental Healthcare Institutions across the country are in deplorable conditions and depict very pathetic handling by the different stakeholders.
