Behavioral health

Transforming rural healthcare in India The healthcare system is in dire need of inclusive development becoming an integral part of service delivery. To address the enormous gap in our rural healthcare delivery, we must understand…

How tele-MANAS can help rural India get access to mental healthcare Under this mental health program, a toll-free, 24/7 helpline number (14416) has been set up across India allowing callers to select the language of choice for…

How is Technology Making the Wellness Industry Affordable and Accessible to Rural India “The study says the wellness industry is growing and steadily gaining appeal among consumers as compared to a decade ago not in terms of…

Rural mental health programme launched in Tiruvallur district Actor Deepika Padukone’s LiveLoveLaugh Foundation collaborates with Vasantham Federation of the Differently Abled, a grassroots organisation, to facilitate its implementation…

Maharashtra: After taking charge as Health Services Commissioner, Tukaram Mundhe directs health officials to conduct surprise visits at PHCs, rural hospitals This move to conduct surprise visits was an initiative of Tukaram Mundhe, who…

Local Mental Health officials say Rural Communities need more resources. BOONE (WREX) -- Boone and Stephenson County mental health officials say more needs to be done for rural communities. The mental health crisis is a growing concern…

Problems of Elderly in India Dr Kasturi Lal According to estimates Indiahas second largest global population of ageing citizens which probably will increase to 240 million by 2050. Two third of elderly population resides in rural areas.…

Cardiovascular disease in rural areas; impending burden: Dr Sushil JAMMU: With the aim of disseminating awareness regarding cardiovascular disease particularly in rural areas a day long screening, awareness cum health checkup…

Dementia as big a risk in rural India For the first time, the Centre for Brain Research, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, is conducting a community-based, cohort study on ageing across villages. Dementia is a general term for a…

Tata Power's Solar Energy Solutions are set to Power Rural India into the Future Sunny days aren’t a favourite kind of weather in India, but they can serve as a tremendous economic asset. With 300 sunny days each year, India’s solar energy…