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The children the State must protect

Safety of children
Published on Jun 13, 2026 03:51 pm IST

Mohali: Dr Balbir launches village-level pilot project for mental health

The project is supported by the ICMR and technically guided by PGIMER, Chandigarh. (HT File)
Published on Aug 27, 2025 07:42 am IST

A dietitian's perspective on body positivity; tips to promote it

From shame to self-love: The body positivity guide to 2025.
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 12:32 pm IST

World AIDS Day: What is the theme for 2024? Know date, history and more

World AIDS Day is aimed at raising awareness about HIV/AIDS.
Updated on Dec 01, 2024 10:05 am IST

Man who lost 32 kg reveals people's reaction to him before and after weight loss

Nick Dipietro opened up about how he was 'dehumanised' for being overweight. (Instagram/Nick Dipietro)
Published on Nov 11, 2024 01:04 pm IST

Truth about viral hepatitis: Facts, myths and stigma

Truth about viral hepatitis: Facts, myths and stigma
Published on May 17, 2024 01:21 pm IST

Break mental health stigma: Tips to address social anxiety in teens

Break mental health stigma: Tips to address social anxiety in teens
Published on Apr 20, 2024 08:23 pm IST

Low self-reporting in mental health: Challenges and solutions

Low self-reporting in mental health: Challenges, tips to tackle taboo, strategies for change, solutions
Published on Mar 10, 2024 03:51 pm IST

‘It is not your fault’: Breaking the chains of self-stigmatisation in obesity

‘It is not your fault’: Breaking the chains of self-stigmatisation in obesity
Published on Dec 15, 2023 07:45 pm IST

World AIDS Day: Eager to experience wedded bliss, 500 HIV +ve people move papers

For representation only (HT File Photo)
Published on Nov 30, 2023 08:13 pm IST

Yoga helps reduce seizures frequency, stigma in epilepsy patients: AIIMS study

Yoga helps reduce seizures frequency, feelings of stigma among epilepsy patients: AIIMS study
Published on Nov 26, 2023 02:08 pm IST

Prioritising mental health in an urbanising world

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While one in eight people around the globe live with a mental health condition, over 60% do not seek treatment in the early stages of mental illness, say doctors. (Shutterstock (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Published on May 11, 2024 12:23 pm IST

Oprah Winfrey opens up about lifelong weight struggle and stigma

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 12: Oprah Winfrey with George Stephanopoulos and Arthur C. Brooks discuss "Build The Life You Want" at The 92nd Street Y, New York on September 12, 2023 in New York City. Roy Rochlin/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Roy Rochlin / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Published on Oct 01, 2023 07:38 pm IST

Men don't get emotionally hurt: Addressing the taboo, fostering empathy

Men don't get emotionally hurt: Addressing the taboo, fostering empathy, tips to seek emotional well-being
Published on Aug 22, 2023 04:36 pm IST

To fight stigma, treat students with respect

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Stigma can severely impact individuals’ well-being and quality of life.
Updated on Aug 08, 2023 11:06 pm IST

World Breastfeeding Week: If it’s about my child, nobody’s opinion on feeding in public matters, says Neha Marda

Neha Marda became a mother in April 2023.
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 12:51 am IST

Mental health workshop for men in city

Mental health workshop for men in city
Updated on Jun 22, 2023 12:47 am IST

Jasmin Bhasin on Nawazuddin dubbing mental health an urban concept

Actor Jasmin Bhasin feels there needs to be more communication around mental health awareness.
Updated on Jun 02, 2023 07:20 am IST

Mental health support in an inclusive work culture

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Published on May 11, 2024 02:43 pm IST

Breaking the stigma: Understanding perinatal depression, 4 tips to cope with it

Breaking the stigma: Understanding perinatal depression and 4 tips to cope with it
Published on May 26, 2023 06:51 pm IST

Mind Matters: Why We Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week

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Effective management of mental health problems relies on early intervention and treatment.
Updated on May 16, 2023 10:44 am IST

In Karnataka, African-origin Siddi tribe has little hope from elections

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In Karnataka, the Siddis, who are around 50,000 in all, enjoy the status of a Scheduled Tribe. (HT photo)
Updated on May 01, 2023 01:48 pm IST

Ahead of SC hearing, Indian Psychiatric Society supports same-sex marriage

In 2018 too, the position statement issued by IPS that homosexuality is not an illness played an instrumental role in the Supreme Court striking down the draconian Section 377 (criminalising gay sex) of the Indian Penal Code on September 6, 2018. (Sushil Kumar/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Apr 10, 2023 12:44 am IST

Psychiatrists issue statement supporting same-sex marriage ahead of SC hearing

The Indian Psychiatric Society’s position statement that homosexuality is not an illness had played a key role in the Supreme Court striking down Article 377, which criminalised homosexuality, on September 6, 2018. (Representative Image)
Updated on Apr 09, 2023 03:58 pm IST

Sharad Malhotra wants to venture into the ‘unknown territory’ of OTT

Sharad Malhotra is best known for his TV shows such as Banoo Main Teri Dulhan, Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap and Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki.
Updated on Apr 04, 2023 04:39 pm IST

Can leprosy be transmitted by physical contact?

Can leprosy be transmitted by physical contact?
Updated on Feb 01, 2023 05:26 pm IST

Obesity and mental health disease co-exist as twin epidemic. Here's what to know

Obesity and mental health disease co-exist as twin epidemic. Here's what you need to know
Updated on Nov 04, 2022 04:09 pm IST

Monkeypox: WHO creates forum, asks public to propose new name for virus

Healthcare and LGBTQ rights activists hold a rally outside the San Francisco Federal Building in San Francisco, US, to demand an increase in monkeypox vaccines and treatments as the outbreak continues to spread. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/AFP)
Updated on Aug 13, 2022 08:56 pm IST

Myths related to sexual and reproductive health of women

Myths related to sexual and reproductive health of women 
Updated on May 26, 2022 07:44 am IST

Book to web: Battling stigma and shame associated with being single

Journalist-turned-author Sreemoyee Piu Kundu will go live on her digital chat show, from September 20.
Updated on Sept 18, 2020 03:28 pm IST