Society Schools and families both critical in mental health support for kids and teens July 5, 2023 Geeta Lal Sahai Only concerted effort can help teens, so many of whom are falling prey to emotional blinding and hijacking, which robs them of all rationality.
Society India’s suicide crisis: The unimaginable agony of those left behind May 18, 2023 Geeta Lal Sahai A study finds that for each person that dies by suicide, about 60 others are impacted by the loss. 20 may go on to attempt suicide themselves.
Health “Bipolar Disorder will change your life but you can navigate around it”: A first-person account April 11, 2023 Geeta Lal Sahai A US-based scientist, who works, travels and leads a happy family life despite living with serious bipolar disorder, shares her journey.
Health Loneliness: An urban epidemic that carries the same risk as smoking 15 cigarettes a day! February 9, 2023 Geeta Lal Sahai Loneliness puts people at risk of vulnerability and social frailty. And social vulnerability impacts a person’s physical and mental health.
Society Crimes of passion: Experts point at the lack of support systems needed to protect women December 13, 2022 Geeta Lal Sahai Crimes of passion are rising starkly in our cities. Have people become more intolerant and violent? What role does social structure play?
Health When one is a caregiver to a parent with schizophrenia: A personal account November 1, 2022 Geeta Lal Sahai “Acceptance of mental illness by the family is a must. Non-acceptance traumatises children,” says Diksha, whose mother lived with schizophrenia.
Health Myths and realities of Alzheimer’s Disease in urban India September 30, 2022 Geeta Lal Sahai More than 5 million people live with Alzheimer’s Disease or some form of dementia in India, but awareness and social empathy are both lacking.
Health Health insurance for the mentally ill: A road less travelled August 1, 2022 Geeta Lal Sahai About 80% of people with depression or anxiety disorders do not have access to healthcare, A crucial factor is the skyrocketing cost of treatment.
Health Health insurance companies ignore laws, refuse to reimburse mental illness treatment costs July 27, 2022 Geeta Lal Sahai The IRDA issued circulars in 2018 and 2020 to include mental illness under insurance coverage. But insurance companies have failed to comply.
Health Mental illness a ticking time bomb, say experts June 1, 2022 Geeta Lal Sahai Sadly, the state offers no help to families of people with mental illness, no medical help, economic security or concession of any sort.
Health Let them not mourn the sunsets: Ensuring a productive life with Schizophrenia May 31, 2022 Geeta Lal Sahai On May 24th, World Schizophrenia Day, experts reiterated that hope, care and trust are key to changing the world of persons living with Schizophrenia.
