Union Health Minister JP Nadda congratulated the faculty and students at the golden jubilee celebrations of the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru, citing its growth into a premier institute with over 50 lakh patient visits in the last decade.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/technology/nimhans-sees-over-50-lakhs-patients-in-last-decade-jp-nadda-2/President Murmu highlighted the achievements of the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), stating that it made the country proud by receiving the Nelson Mandela Award for health promotion from the World Health Organization. She also noted that the 53 Tele Manas centres across the country have reached out to 70 lakh people in their local languages over the last two years, indicating a significant outreach effort in mental health services.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/health/prez-murmu-asks-nimhans-to-integrate-yoga-for-combating-mental-physical-distress-1/Au, an assistant vice president at OCBC, was sentenced to jail after being found guilty of unauthorised access to customer data. The offences occurred between July and August 2023, during which time Au accessed the profiles of 396 customers, including senior bank employees and public figures. Despite tendering his resignation on July 27, 2023, Au continued to access the data until the end of that month. Defence lawyer Kalidass Murugaiyan argued for a four-week imprisonment, citing Au's depression and mental health issues as contributing factors to his actions. However, Deputy Public Prosecutor Colin Ng sought 12-16 weeks' imprisonment, highlighting the potential harm caused by Au's actions and his lack of remorse.
https://channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ex-ocbc-assistant-vice-president-jailed-unauthorised-access-data-almost-400-customers-4836126Poonyawi Hongpaisan, a 20-year-old student at Abbey College in Cambridge, took her own life after expressing concerns to her therapist about not achieving good grades and getting into a good university. The Thai national had been receiving support from the college's mental health occupational therapist since January last year, as she struggled with anxiety over her academic performance. Despite being referred for therapy, Hongpaisan cancelled sessions and continued to express suicidal thoughts to her parents and agent, citing concerns about making curriculum changes. She was found hanged at her accommodation in Tripos Court, which charges £24,000 annually for fully catered housing.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14247081/Student-Cambridge-took-life-worrying-good-grades.htmlA woman who was hospitalized for a mental health issue allegedly received text messages from a man named Aaron Gams, who worked at St. Peter's Hospital (SPH), while she was in and out of consciousness due to her illness and treatment. The texts were sent from his personal phone number, which the patient did not recognize.
https://www.kpax.com/news/crime-and-courts/former-st-peters-health-nurse-accused-of-sexual-abuse-of-patientChina's National Health Commission plans to address gaps in its mental health services from 2025 to 2027. The commission aims to establish regional mental health centers and develop key clinical specialties in mental health, as well as set up a mental health hotline. This move comes as authorities try to tackle an increasing number of mental health issues among children and adolescents in the country.
https://www.asiaone.com/china/china-health-commission-narrow-gaps-mental-health-servicesThe Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has taken steps to address mental health issues among its personnel. The force has implemented a series of measures including daily "briefing-debriefing" sessions, an online grievance portal, and 24x7 tele-counselling services. A comprehensive mental health study was conducted in collaboration with AIIMS, New Delhi, which found that two-thirds of personnel grievances were related to posting matters affecting their personal life. In response, the CISF notified a new HR policy in December 2024 to ensure better work-life balance through choice-based postings, particularly catering to the needs of working women, married couples and personnel nearing retirement.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/cisf-sees-40-decline-in-deaths-among-its-personnel/article69054268.eceColorado has become the second state to legalize psychedelic therapy, specifically for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other conditions. The law allows licensed businesses and therapists to administer psilocybin, a chemical compound found in psychedelic mushrooms, but it remains illegal in most other states and federally. In Colorado Springs, conservative leaders are restricting the treatment despite objections from some 90,000 veterans who have become advocates for psychedelic therapy. Veterans such as Lane Belone, a special forces veteran, argue that restrictions on "healing centers" will limit access to the treatment and create longer waiting lists. The city council is considering extending the state prohibition on healing centers from 1,000 feet to 1 mile from certain locations, including schools. Some conservative council members, such as Councilmember David Leinweber, have expressed support for greater access to psilocybin therapy despite their opposition to marijuana legalization.
https://www.montanarightnow.com/national_news/psychedelic-therapy-begins-in-colorado-causing-tension-between-conservatives-and-veterans/article_95e5638c-1b1c-5bda-9322-3ed94d12a623.htmlDr. John Leary, a mental health expert based in New York City, suggests that stress can be beneficial for mental acuity and resilience. He advises his clients to view daily life in the city as a form of exercise that builds mental strength, much like physical exercise builds muscle mass. According to Dr. Leary, people need resistance to grow mentally, just as they do physically, and he encourages them to reframe their relationship with stress and pain, viewing it as an opportunity for growth rather than something to be avoided.
https://nypost.com/2025/01/02/business/wellness-guru-dr-jonathan-leary-says-why-stress-is-good-for-you/