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Vandrevala Foundation’s free helpline is making mental health support easily accessible in India

The non-profit offers free psychological counselling and crisis mediation through a 24x7 helpline service available in 11 vernacular languages.

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Network more & be honest: India Inc bosses chart the road to success on Women’s day

Every woman’s success should be an inspiration to another. We’re strongest when we cheer each other on.

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NGO offers 24×7 mental health helpline on WhatApp

A leading mental health organisation says that in the last 18 months, at least one third of people, who reached out to them for counselling told them that they have been battling anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts, and sought upfront psychological support to combat the crisis.

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मेंटल हेल्‍थ बन रही सुसाइड की वजह, इस राज्‍य में गईं सबसे ज्‍यादा जानें

मेंटल हेल्‍थ आजकल एक बड़ी समस्‍या बनती जा रही है. सबसे बड़ी बात है कि मानसिक रोगों से पीड़‍ित व्‍यक्ति को पता भी नहीं चलता कि वह स्ट्रेस या डिप्रेशन की गिरफ्त में आ चुका है और धीरे-धीरे ये परेशानी उसे सुसाइड (Suicide) जैसे आत्‍मघाती कदम उठाने के लिए मजबूर कर देती है.

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Mental Health: मेंटल हेल्थ पर लापरवाही पड़ रही भारी, इंश्योरेंस पॉलिसी में इलाज की सुविधा, एक्सपर्ट ने बताए बचाव के तरीके

मानसिक स्वास्थ्य समस्याओं से बचने के लिए व्यक्ति को चाहिए कि वो नियमित व्यायाम और ध्यान करे. यह किसी तरह का व्यायाम, योग या किसी प्रकार की कला के रूप में हो सकता है.

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Third of callers to national helpline reported anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts: Survey

The usage of WhatsApp is increasing with the younger generation. The last three months of data suggest that more and more young people are using WhatsApp to get help with their mental health, according to the statement.

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WhatsApp चैट करने में महिलाएं पुरुषों से आगे, सर्वे में खुलासा, मेंटल हेल्‍थ से जुड़ा है मामला

सोशल मीडिया प्‍लेटफार्म्स फेसबुक (Facebook), ट्विटर, इंस्‍टाग्राम, टेलिग्राम, व्‍हाट्सएप (WhatsApp) या अन्‍य किसी भी एप्लिकेशन का इस्‍तेमाल आज बहुत ज्‍यादा बढ़ गया है.

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Life after layoffs: Disbelief, confusion & a fight for survival

As they cope with grief and a feeling of loss, many of those let go by firms are turning to therapy

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Healthcare industry gives 'mixed response', lauds proposal for new nursing colleges

New Delhi, Feb 1 Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Union Budget 2023-24 in Parliament

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Budget 2023 Expectations: Affordable therapy and mental health insurance need of the hour, says experts

While presenting the Union Budget 2022, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman acknowledged the increase in mental-health problems in people across age groups in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

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Budget 2023 – More funds to mental health institutions, campaigns to destigmatise mental health, urge industry experts

In the pre-Budget recommendations, mental health experts have called for more funding to mental health institutions in the country to improve their infrastructure, build capacities of mental health professionals and a behaviour change campaign to destigmatise mental health.

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How Priya Hiranandani Vandrevala Bridges Networks Of Mental Health Support In India

About two decades back when Priya Hiranandani Vandrevala lost her uncle to suicide and witnessed several family members struggling with mental illnesses, she came to terms with the harsh realities of the subject and the stigma and resistance attached to it, especially in India.

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2022: When mental health invited action, but work needed on shedding shame

Priya Hiranandani–Vandrevala, co-founder of Vandrevala Foundation, feels shame was why many in India wouldn't call her foundation's free teletherapy helpline.

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SABERA Awards 2022: भारत को गौरवान्वित करने वाली प्रभावी कहानियों पर फोकस, उद्योग पुरस्कारों का किया गया एलान

SABERA Awards 2022: भारत को गौरवान्वित करने वाली प्रभावी कहानियों पर फोकस, उद्योग पुरस्कारों का किया गया एलान

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What Exactly Is A Crisis And How Does Crisis Counselling Work

Crisis is a byproduct of living in a world which is volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous, random and unpredictable. Crisis counselling, the only antidote to crisis.

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The GOOD that makes INDIA shine

‘SABERA Awards reaffirm what is Good for India is Good for Businesses at Large’ Sanjeev Mehta, CEO & MD Hindustan Unilever Limited.

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Understanding Toxic Relationships

Most of the time, we don’t realize that the reasons for being in a toxic relationship could be our own fault i.e not realizing when to say “no” or not having strong boundaries.

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Preserving our sanity: The Cyrus & Priya Vandrevala Foundation | Mumbai

Winner of Healthgiri award for 'Best Mental Health Counselling', the Cyrus & Priya Vandrevala Foundation ramped up its free mental health support services tenfold during the pandemic.

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Role of philanthropy to support mental health interventions in India

While numerous stakeholders have attempted to elevate the issue and change the focus of the nation to mental healthcare policies, the sector remains consistently underfunded.

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Govt's Mental Health Helpline Offers Little Help, Other Suicide Prevention Hotlines too Face Challenges

India witnesses almost 14% of the world's suicide deaths and yet its government-run suicide prevention helpline fails people seeking help.

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Mental Health Consciousness: Why Identifying And Addressing Mental Health Concerns Are Important?

The two issues that people today need to pay attention to are, first, how critical it is to recognise when one is experiencing mental stress, and second, how to get through this stage.

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Most suicide helpline numbers in city are non-functional

Most suicide helpline numbers in the city do not exist or they are constantly busy, say people seeking help.

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7 Myths about suicide, you mustn't believe, according to psychologists at the Vandrevala Foundation

A suicide loss, is a painful experience. We often ignore the quiet plague of mental health issues and suicides. A lot can be done to dispel misunderstandings about suicide and debunking myths around suicide.

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Explained: How Are Suicide Prevention Helplines' Volunteers Trained

People facing suicidal thoughts refrain from seeking help from therapists, friends or family and find confidential services offered by crisis helplines helpful in overcoming the barrier of stigma

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Focus on mental health to curb suicides

The NCRB data showing an increase of 7.17% suicides over previous year is also understandable given the unhealthy lifestyle and values we continue to embrace

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Coronavirus takes a mental toll: Loneliness, virus fears, job insecurity keep Delhi on edge

Uncertainty, desolation and the economic despair triggered by the pandemic has led to a spurt in distress calls to the country's suicide prevention helplines.

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Vandrevala Foundation Awarded Best Mental Health Counselling @INDIA TODAY HEALTHGIRI AWARDS 2021

Vandrevala Foundation Awarded Best Mental Health Counselling @INDIA TODAY HEALTH

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Suicide Prevention Day: What pushes someone to commit suicide? Here’s what you can do to help them

With an increasing rate of suicides across the globe, it is important to understand what triggers people to take such a drastic step? Here’s what you need to know.

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Helplines flooded with anxious calls after Sushant Singh Rajput’s suicide

He was always smiling. How can a happy person take such a drastic step?

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India is the most depressed country in the world

Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also harder to bear

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Suicide helplines in India leave depressed souls in dire straits

There are a number of suicide helplines listed online that claim to provide immediate help to people in distress but most of these numbers are either out of order or are left unanswered.

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Now, mental health support is just a text away

Vandrevala Foundation to offer 24x7 counselling through SMS and WhatsApp messages.

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How to recognise if a loved one is suicidal, and how you can help

Dr Zirak Marker of Mpower talks about the worrisome trend, and the best way out.

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Mental Health Helplines In India Are Far From Sufficient

Arjun Bhardwaj, a 23-year old posted a video on Facebook before taking his own life by jumping off the 19th floor of a Mumbai hotel.

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Think You’re Struggling With Mental Illness? These 6 Places Offer Help For Absolutely Free

Mental illness is something that no one can see and yet, it eats you up from the inside.

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Nurturing Mental Health -Satyamev Jayte

Mental illness continues to be shrouded in ignorance, stigma and superstition in India.

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Saif Ali Khan Pataudi on Vandrevala Foundation

Saif Ali Khan Pataudi on Vandrevala Foundation

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