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World Mental Health Day: NIMHANS study links loneliness to psychological distress
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Loneliness now tops a NIMHANS study: the World Mental Health Day link to universal health coverage, GS-II
A study by NIMHANS found that loneliness among parents is linked to psychological distress and excessive series watching.
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A study by NIMHANS found that loneliness among parents is linked to psychological distress and excessive series watching.
The findings gained relevance ahead of World Mental Health Day, observed on 10 October.
Public health policy increasingly treats mental well-being as part of universal health coverage.
ஆதாரங்கள்: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
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- World Mental Health Day is observed every year on 10 October
- NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences) is headquartered in Bengaluru
- The NIMHANS study links parental loneliness to psychological distress and excessive series watching
- India's Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 recognises a right to access mental healthcare
- Tele-MANAS, launched in 2022, is India's national tele-mental health helpline
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- World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October each year and was initiated by the World Federation for Mental Health.
- NIMHANS, Bengaluru, is an Institute of National Importance functioning under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 decriminalised attempted suicide in practice by presuming severe stress and guaranteeing a right to mental healthcare.
- Tele-MANAS is a 24x7 tele-mental health service launched under the National Mental Health Programme.
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GS-II (Social Issues, Health): Rising loneliness and psychological distress show that mental health is a public health issue, not only a clinical one. The Mental Healthcare Act 2017, National Mental Health Programme and Tele-MANAS provide the framework, but shortages of psychiatrists and low funding limit reach. The way forward is to integrate mental health into universal health coverage, primary care and community-based support.
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