Experts to push for comprehensive mental health data in the upcoming National Family Health Survey, the NFHS-6. Insufficient data on mental health in the country has made it difficult for experts and health officials to understand the magnitude of the mental health issues among people. It also hinders the implementation of proper policies that will […]
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Data shows that noise levels in Bengaluru, particularly in silent zones, are higher than the prescribed limits. “Five ones are five, five twos are ten, and five threes are…” Nitya came to a halt as she heard an ambulance trying to make its way past a never-ending trail of honking and continuous moving vehicles on […]
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According to psychologists, one out of four individuals today experience burnout. Many people are now facing increased burnouts as a result of exhaustion as they feel they have not been able to meet expectations. Dr. Akash Vishwakarma, Clinical Psychologist at National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (NIMHANS) said, “the pandemic has triggered burnout cases […]
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NIMHANS is adding to its facilities, but till then the overburdened hospital makes patients wait. National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) is flooded with patients. There are long lines of patients, waiting for hours before getting their beds. . “I have been waiting since 6:30 a.m. to get a bed for my […]
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Eight out of the 10 noise monitoring stations spread across Bangalore recorded decibel levels above the permissible limit. Bengaluru: The constant honking at a traffic jam, sounds of modified bike silencers, commotion of jackhammers and cranes working round the clock. All of this keeps the city awake as noise pollution levels stay constantly above the […]
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Excessive usage of smartphones alter behavioral patterns of children, NIMHANS study shows By Kurian Joe Bengaluru: Nowadays it is a common sight to see the toddler’s completely engrossed in a big smartphone, totally oblivious of their surroundings. NIMHANS study shows physical and psychological distress among 6.8 percent of children using smart gadgets. “My younger daughter […]
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Today is celebrated as world Parkinson’s day, and the SSNMC hospital organized an awareness program for Parkinson patients. By Thanuja. M Bengaluru, April 11, 2019 The SSNMC Super Specialty Hospital, in association with Basal Ganglia support group, organized a program to bring awareness about Parkinson’s disease. The motto for the program was ‘Empowering the Caregivers’. […]
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Lack of government-sponsored de-addiction centres are pushing patients to costly private treatments. By Thanuja. M Bengaluru, April 11, 2019: Bengaluru is in need of more government supported de-addiction centres. There are many people who get addicted to drugs, alcohol and other intoxicants and find it very difficult to move away from them Currently, there are […]
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The counseling wing for women in the Institute of Mental Health and Neurological Sciences (NIMHANS) has had a lukewarm response since its opening. By Hansy Sanctis Bengaluru, April 11, 2019 The spike in rape and sexual molestation cases towards women, led to NIMHANS deciding to establish a wing for their counseling and care. This section […]
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MD/MS Medical students received the maximum number of gold medals. Rahul Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) had its 21st annual convocation today at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuroscience (NIMHANS). Indian chemist C.N.R. Rao was the chief guest. Around 147 students were presented with gold medals (113 women and 34 men). At […]
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