mental health

  • Tragic Death of Class 10 Rifle Shooter Student in Madurai: Mental Health Crisis Among Indian Youth

    Tragic Death of Class 10 Rifle Shooter Student in Madurai: Mental Health Crisis Among Indian Youth

    Oct 15, 2025 01:46 pm CST

    A trained rifle shooter and Class 10 student from Madurai, Tamil Nadu has died by suicide at his home, raising concerns about mental health among students. Police are investigating whether academic pressure contributed to the tragedy and if his sporting firearm was used. This incident highlights the urgent need for mental health support for young people facing academic and emotional challenges in India.

  • Haryana DGP Sent on Leave Following IPS Officer Y Puran Kumar

    Haryana DGP Sent on Leave Following IPS Officer Y Puran Kumar's Alleged Suicide Amid Harassment Claims

    Oct 14, 2025 12:18 pm CST

    Haryana's Director General of Police Shatrujeet Kapur has been sent on leave following IPS officer Y Puran Kumar's alleged suicide. Kumar left an eight-page note accusing senior officers of caste-based discrimination and harassment. His family, led by IAS officer Amneet P Kumar, refuses post-mortem consent until the accused officers are named in the FIR, as opposition parties demand swift justice.

  • PM Modi Emphasizes Mental Health as Fundamental to Overall Well-being on World Mental Health Day

    PM Modi Emphasizes Mental Health as Fundamental to Overall Well-being on World Mental Health Day

    Oct 10, 2025 04:44 pm CST

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the importance of mental health as a fundamental component of overall well-being on World Mental Health Day. He urged compassion for those suffering from mental health issues and called for mainstream conversations about mental health. The article also outlines India's mental health statistics and government initiatives like Tele-MANAS and the District Mental Health Programme that aim to address these challenges across the nation.

  • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Champion Youth Mental Health and Fight Against Predatory Social Media Practices

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Champion Youth Mental Health and Fight Against Predatory Social Media Practices

    Oct 10, 2025 04:27 pm CST

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, honored as Humanitarians of the Year by Project Healthy Minds, are calling on parents to combat exploitative social media algorithms that harm children's mental health. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced their Archewell Foundation's Parents Network is partnering with ParentsTogether to build a movement for online safety, highlighting their ongoing commitment to creating safer digital spaces for young people.

  • 28-Year-Old Software Engineer Dies by Suicide in Gurugram: Mental Health Concerns Among Tech Workers

    28-Year-Old Software Engineer Dies by Suicide in Gurugram: Mental Health Concerns Among Tech Workers

    Oct 08, 2025 10:54 pm CST

    A 28-year-old software engineer with an annual salary of Rs 20 lakh allegedly died by suicide in Gurugram just six months after his marriage. According to police reports, Subham Meena had been receiving treatment for depression and had previously attempted suicide. This tragic incident highlights the growing concern about mental health issues among technology professionals and emphasizes the importance of mental health awareness and support systems.

  • Genetic Study Reveals Why Women Face Double the Risk of Depression Compared to Men

    Genetic Study Reveals Why Women Face Double the Risk of Depression Compared to Men

    Oct 08, 2025 06:07 pm CST

    New research published in Nature Communications has identified 6,000 unique gene variants associated with depression in women, in addition to 7,000 variants shared with men. This groundbreaking study from QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute provides genetic evidence explaining why women experience twice the risk of depression and why the condition manifests differently across genders, with female-specific variants linked to metabolic symptoms.

  • Tragic Incident in Nashik: Engineering Student Dies By Suicide After Posting Farewell Message on Instagram

    Tragic Incident in Nashik: Engineering Student Dies By Suicide After Posting Farewell Message on Instagram

    Oct 07, 2025 10:15 pm CST

    A 17-year-old engineering student named Ayush Chavan died by suicide at his college in Nashik after posting a farewell message on Instagram expressing his life frustrations. The incident highlights the critical importance of mental health awareness and support for students. The article includes mental health helpline information for those in need of assistance.

  • Security Breach: Woman Stalking Prince Harry Found Hiding in London Hotel Bathroom Before Royal Appearance

    Security Breach: Woman Stalking Prince Harry Found Hiding in London Hotel Bathroom Before Royal Appearance

    Oct 07, 2025 05:13 pm CST

    Prince Harry faced a concerning security situation when a female stalker was discovered hiding in a hotel restroom shortly before his arrival at a charity event in London. Despite being removed from the premises, the woman, who has a history of following the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and is believed to have mental health issues, was later seen near his vehicle. This incident highlights the ongoing security challenges Harry faces since losing official royal protection following his departure from royal duties.

  • India

    India's Suicide Crisis: 1.7 Lakh Deaths in 2023 with Family Problems and Illness as Leading Causes

    Sep 30, 2025 09:53 pm CST

    According to the latest NCRB report, India recorded 171,418 suicides in 2023, a 0.3% increase from 2022. Family problems (31.9%) and illness (19%) were the major causes, with Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Madhya Pradesh reporting the highest numbers. Young adults between 18-45 years were most vulnerable, while housewives constituted over half of female victims. The national suicide rate stands at 12.3 per lakh population, with Andaman & Nicobar Islands recording the highest regional rate.

  • Trainee Doctor Tragically Jumps From 21st Floor in Greater Noida: Mental Health Crisis Among Medical Students

    Trainee Doctor Tragically Jumps From 21st Floor in Greater Noida: Mental Health Crisis Among Medical Students

    Sep 29, 2025 07:59 pm CST

    A 29-year-old trainee doctor from Mathura tragically ended his life by jumping from the 21st floor of his sister's apartment in Greater Noida. The medical student, who had been battling mental health issues since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, had suspended his MBBS studies due to depression. This incident highlights the critical importance of mental health support for medical professionals.