The Union Budget 2026 has made a significant statement on mental health by announcing the creation of new national-level mental health and trauma care institutes. The government has recognised that mental health is no longer a marginal issue but a core public health priority that requires strong institutions, trained professionals, and long-term investment. Presenting the…
India’s highest court has stepped in to address a growing crisis in student well-being. The Supreme Court of India has directed a National Task Force (NTF) to strengthen measures related to student safety, mental health support, and institutional accountability. The intervention comes amid rising concerns over student suicides, stress, harassment, and the lack of structured…
In recent years, researchers and psychologists have begun to focus on an idea that sounds simple but carries deep meaning: social fitness. Just as physical fitness keeps the body healthy, social fitness helps individuals maintain their mental and emotional well-being. New research shows that the quality of our social connections may be one of the…
As India urbanizes faster than almost any other country in the world, our cities are failing to provide the emotional safety nets we need across all age groups. Urbanization in India has ushered in economic growth and infrastructural development, yet it has also introduced significant emotional and psychological challenges for its residents. Mental health concerns…
In this fast-paced, globally competitive, and digitally saturated world, mental health challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout are rising at alarming rates. According to the World Health Organization (WHO, 2022), more than 970 million people globally suffer from a mental disorder, with anxiety and depression being the most common. In an era dominated…
October 10, 2025 marks the World Mental Health Day and the theme this year – “Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies (Disasters)” highlights an issue that is often pushed to the side. When disasters strike – earthquakes, storms, pandemics, conflicts – the need for mental health services rises. The loss, grief, dislocation,…
