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Voices from South Asia: The impact of climate change on youth mental health

Voices from South Asia: The impact of climate change on youth mental health

Shubhda Sharma and Mehak Malhotra

In March 2025, we convened a Regional Consultation on youth mental health and climate change in South Asia, in collaboration with UNESCO...
The interim Union Budget FY 2024-25: where does mental health stand?
The interim Union Budget FY 2024-25: where does mental health stand?

Sayali Mahashur

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India declares it's budget on 1st February every year. This year being an election year, we have an interim budget. We take a look at what are the provisions for mental health budget in...
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A survey on the cost of mental healthcare in Pune
A survey on the cost of mental healthcare in Pune

December 15, 2023

Cost of Treatment

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We surveyed 150+ participants undergoing treatment for mental health conditions. Although our sample space is small and we will be scaling up the study in coming months, our findings show that mental illness can bring...
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India's digital mental health landscape: Government initiatives and challenges
India's digital mental health landscape: Government initiatives and challenges

November 01, 2023

Digital Mental Health

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A staggering 197.3 million Indians suffer from mental illnesses. In this context, the Government’s stance on using technology in mental healthcare is a topic of considerable and timely interest...
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Decriminalising attempted suicide in India: the new penal code 
Decriminalising attempted suicide in India: the new penal code 

October 30, 2023

Suicide Prevention

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In India, section 309 of the Indian Penal Code criminalised attempted suicide, punishing individuals in crisis. The forthcoming Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 seeks to replace this provision, no longer criminalising attempted suicide. This transformation towards...
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