Tag: Mental health
‘Virtual psychiatrist’ developed by PGIMER effective in diagnosing mental disorders
The diagnostic accuracy and reliability of the newly developed virtual application were evaluated in a study at remote sites when used by non-psychiatrists with just a brief training in its use.....
Mental health needs higher budgetary allocations: Experts
The experts while deliberating at Jindal University underscore the need for interdisciplinary and collaborative research by education institutions......
Understanding the basics of mental health & suicides
Mental Illness often goes unreported due to stigma attached to it. While it is not limited to depression, the health check-ups include prelim screening....
Committed to make healthcare system sensitive to mental issues, says govt
Addressing mental illnesses by way of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation is necessary for achieving our health objectives, say top ministers.......
World Mental Health Day: Integrating mental health into community-based care
Spearheaded by the George Institute of Global Health, the project involved training of village level health workers and doctors in screening.....
One third of world’s mental patients live in China and India
The burden of mental illness in China and India higher than all high-income countries combined...