A series of deaths of Indian students in US colleges has raised concerns about campus safety and mental health support. In 2024 alone, seven Indian and Indo-American students aged 25 and under have died, with causes ranging from suicide and drug overdose to murder. These incidents have sparked anxiety and fear in the South Asian community, leading some to question the safety of sending their children abroad for education. While experts believe that the American education system will remain popular among Indians, individual families may consider safer alternatives.
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Popular Udariyaan actress Kamal Dadiala has stepped forward to support Abhishek Kumar, her co-actor and fellow contestant of Bigg Boss 17, who was recently mocked for his mental health condition. Dadiala dismissed the accusations made by Isha Malviya, who claimed that Abhishek had hit her at a New Year’s party. Dadiala clarified that there was no physical violence involved and shared a picture of the three of them together on the said night. This show of solidarity highlights the importance of standing up against bullying and false accusations in reality television.
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The 13th State Level Philatelic Exhibition, ‘KARNAPEX 2024 – A festival of Stamps’, organised by the Karnataka Postal is set to captivate stamp enthusiasts and history aficionados alike from January 5 to January 8 at Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium. With a focus on promoting philately activities and providing a platform for philatelists to showcase their collections and compete at both state and national levels, KARNAPEX 2024 offers a promising experience for visitors.
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New York Jets star Aaron Rodgers has endorsed darkness retreats, a unique experience that involves spending days in complete darkness. This trend has gained significant attention on social media, particularly with Sky Cave Retreats offering the experience in Oregon. Mental health experts caution that the psychological effects of darkness retreats remain largely unstudied. Meanwhile, the New York Jets have opened the practice window for Rodgers, who is recovering from a torn Achilles injury.
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World Mental Health Day, observed on October 10th each year, serves as a crucial platform for fostering dialogue, reducing stigma, and advocating for improved mental health care worldwide. Indian government’s helpline service, Tele MANAS, received 3.4 lakh calls since its launch in October 2022 and as per reports every three out of four callers belong to the 18-45 age group. As we navigate a rapidly changing world, the importance of mental resilience cannot be overstated. It refers to our ability to adapt to adversity, cope with stress, and bounce back from setbacks.
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The Bombay high court has expressed concern over the long-term hospitalization of 475 patients in the state’s mental hospitals and has called for a review of their cases. The court emphasized the need to ensure that patients who are fit for discharge do not continue to remain in the hospitals unnecessarily. A public interest litigation was filed by a city psychiatrist highlighting the plight of patients who are either cured or not seriously mentally ill.
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Miley Cyrus reflects on her past feud with Sinéad O’Connor and admits to being unaware of the Grammy winner’s battles with mental health. The feud started when Cyrus compared her ‘Wrecking Ball’ video to O’Connor’s ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ video, leading to an open letter from O’Connor. Cyrus’s revelations were made during her Hulu special titled ‘Endless Summer Vacation: Continued (Backyard Sessions).’
