Thursday, March 28, 2024

Topic: Mental health

One third of Gaza Strip population in need of psychological and social support

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has reported an increase in the levels of mental disorders amongst the population of the Gaza Strip, especially among children, many of whom were already in need of mental health services and psychosocial support.

Is unemployment spurring the already prevalent mental health crisis in Kashmir?

The wooden shelf of 29-year-old, Aadil Ahmad’s room shines with all the trophies he won in school and college. Aadil has a bachelor’s degree...

Education in times of pandemic

High-quality education was already out of reach for many students long before the COVID-19 pandemic and could slip further away if we don’t act altogether giving attention to equal opportunity for every student.

Make mental healthcare for all a reality, urges United Nations

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on mental health worldwide, and action must be taken.

Pandemic increasing risk factors for suicide, warns WHO

Suicide prevention must be prioritized after 18 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Americas office of the World Health Organization (WHO) warned ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day, commemorated annually on 10 September.

Make mental health a priority across the board, UN chief urges

Mental health and psychosocial support must be seen as integral to all humanitarian, peacebuilding and development programmes across the UN, the Secretary-General said on Wednesday.