According to the World Health Organization, 7.5 percent of the 135 crore population of India suffers from major and minor mental health problems. It's more than 10 people crore. To put this in perspective: only 13 of the 195 countries in the world have a population of more than 10 crore.
Conversely, to treat these 10 people, according to a 2015 Ministry of Health report, there were only 3,800 psychiatrists, 898 clinical psychologists, 850 psychiatric social workers, 1,500 psychiatric nurses, and 43 hospitals. psychiatric combined ability. 20,000 beds all over India.
Studies show that by 2020, 20% of the Indian population will suffer from a form of mental concern. We also have the highest suicide rate in the world between the ages of 15 and 29. Shockingly, every 3 seconds someone tries to commit suicide in India.
The difference in treatment – as measured by the absolute difference between the prevalence of mental illness and the proportion of patients who receive treatment – varies between 82% and 96% in different parts of India .
This shows that there is absolutely no way that every patient in need of mental health first aid can get it, especially when it is urgent to do it. Even more discouraging is that rural India has almost no mental health care at all.
But what is important is that the 2017 Mental Health Act will come into force on July 7 of this year. infrastructure needed and regulate and monitor government and private mental health services.
However, we must all do our part too. It is time to equip people with the knowledge and skills to become the first line of vital care when an intervention is urgently needed. We must strive to give mental health first aid the same importance, the same platform and the same standards as physical first aid.
First aid for mental health should also be part of the curriculum in schools and colleges. It is crucial that young people, our change makers, become relay runners by emphasizing its importance and its indispensability in this era of radical reforms. Research shows that 50% of mental, behavioral and psychological problems start in adolescence. We need to empower educators, parents, and other primary care providers, who are regularly engaged with youth to be able to provide counseling when needed.
Sleep like a baby! Six technologies to make your room more comfortable
For a restful sleep
August 9, 2017
Technology that is an integral part of our daily lives can not only enhance our rooms, but also improve our nighttime sleep.
Bedroom Monitor and Sleep Sensor
Aug 9, 2017
This beautiful little ball – the second generation of Hello's Sense with Voice – has everything to help you sleep better. In addition to measuring light, humidity, temperature, air quality and noise, the device can now track volatile organic compounds such as CO2, levels of air pollution. UV in the room and barometric pressure. Its Sleep Pill button attaches to your pillow to monitor your movements overnight and sends this data to the Sense app for analysis.
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Making Portable Devices Track Your Sleep
Aug 9, 2017
Portable groups are not just about tracking activity. The lightweight and stylish Jawbone UP3 is designed to give you the benefits of tracking your sleep and a complete picture of your hearing, outside of your daily activities. It tracks your sleep automatically by measuring Deep, Light and REM (fast eye movements), and offers tips to help you rest better every night.
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Waking Light
Aug 9, 2017
Daily light therapy with a Philips alarm clock can change the way you start your day. This light alarm concept uses a colorful sunrise simulation with sound. It gradually clears from soft morning red to orange until your room is filled with bright yellow light. The process of changing a growing light, according to the company, stimulates your body to wake up naturally.
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Wardrobe Management Becomes Easy
Aug 9, 2017
Cabinets are out of date. Give your room a smart clothing management system that not only houses your clothes, but also refreshes them. The LG Styler reduces wrinkles and eliminates odors from your clothes by minimizing the frequency of their trips to dry cleaners. Hot steam is used to refresh and remove wrinkles and odors from clothes.
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This will allow timely help and intervention for anyone developing a mental problem or experiencing a worsening of an existing concern. Knowledge of first aid for mental health can help signal common concerns such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, addiction and psychosis. It can also help in crisis situations involving: suicide, self-harm, trauma and aggressive behavior.
And because it intrinsically creates awareness, mental health first aid can also reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues. Fighting stigma is, after all, half the battle in a country like ours.
Superfoods to the rescue! Get your dose of antioxidant health …
Stay healthy with a diet rich in antioxidants
Jul 29, 2017
Some diet foods are full of antioxidants, essential nutrients. Foods like sabja seeds (basil) and coconut water are easily accessible options, experts say.
Entries by Rashida Sidhpurwala, nutrition consultant at UrbanClap, website for lifestyle services:
Goodbye bloating!
29 Jul, 2017
Curd
For all those who suffer from constipation, gas and acidity, this one is an absolute must in everyday life.
However, the curd must be put at home.
This keeps the essential fats, vitamin D and vitamin B and B12.
The curd reinforces the intestines, reduces attacks of acidity and reduces bloating.
Miracle Increasing Metabolism
29 Jul, 2017
Cucumber
An alkaline body will have the best metabolism and will avoid manifesting or developing diseases so be sure to include this super moisturizing vegetable in your diet every day.
Surprising health benefits
29 Jul, 2017
Sabja (sweet basil) seeds
Not just a quick detox, but an instant and refreshing remedy.
Spice For Life!
29 Jul, 2017
Cinnamon
This spice has a plethora of benefits that include a great anti-inflammatory power and reduced arthritis pain.
Not only does it help drastically lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and blood sugar levels, but chewing a little bit of it also helps keep cravings sweet