Approximately 267 million adults in India are users of tobacco, which represents about 29% of the adult population aged 15 and above. This figure includes both smoking and smokeless tobacco products. In fact, India is currently grappling with a silent, pervasive pandemic of addiction, cutting across all demographics and socio-economic strata. From drugs and alcohol to tobacco and smartphones, the spectrum of addictions is …

Acharya Prashant, founder of PrashantAdvait Foundation and former civil service officer, interacted with IIT students on mental health. More than 1000 people from across the country participated in the session held at IIT Delhi on Apr 16. He said that there is a deep connection between the mind and spirituality. The mind can be controlled through spirituality, which strengthens inner …

Aditya Birla World Academy, Mumbai in collaboration with Mpower (an organization dedicated to championing mental health causes) organized a competition called “The Happy Place” on body positivity to reshape perceptions of body image and promote self-esteem among teenagers. Over 100 students from 25 schools joined the initiative on October 13-14. The event was a mosaic of engaging and impactful activities, …

LISSUN, a mental health platform, has introduced a contextualized tech product to nurturing students’ mental and emotional well-being when the students are grappling with intense academic competition and exam pressure. The core objective of this offering is to extend support to students, coaching institutes, hostels, administrative bodies, and the community at large in the critical mission of suicide prevention. The …

Preparing for medical and engineering preparation is a long-term process that requires a lot of patience, and at times it becomes a daunting task for students. There are days when students become overwhelmed, and it is common to face moments that bring self-doubt. Looking at the rigorous nature of the exam, the results are a time-consuming process, students tend to …

Allen Career Institute and the Kota Police department on Sep 10 joined hands to organise an awareness program on “World Suicide Prevention Day”. The program was themed “Creating Hope Through Action’ on the importance of mental health and strategies to reduce suicide rates, particularly among students. The high point of this program was an illuminating panel discussion on the issue …