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Bearing witness: a year since the Pahalgam attack, factcheckers and journalists talk about what it means to constantly battle fake information
Journalists are at a high risk of secondary traumatic stress, compassion fatigue, and burnout. Several journalists have directly or indirectly experienced a traumatic event through work; mental health concerns are an occupational hazard in journalism.
What a muscle-building obsession in many Madurai boys means
A preoccupation with a muscular and lean physique leads to several mental health problems, the worst of which is muscle dysmorphia. Many young men become body builders to sculpt an identity, but some go too far.
Sudden flooding in historically drought-prone Marathwada stunned farmers and pushed more towards suicides
Hospitals in Marathwada district have seen about 15% increase in patients seeking counselling since the September 2025 floods washed out standing crops, cattle and their homes. The region also saw a significant rise in attempted suicides and alcohol abuse.
Kashmiri youth find it cathartic to talk on community radio, a perfect medium to voice shared struggles
Anxiety, stress, and frustration run high among Kashmiri youth because of alarmingly high rates of drug abuse and unemployment in the region. Community radio talk shows have become an unusual but effective medium to share their experiences and challenges.
Image-based violence leads to lifelong trauma. The only thing that helps is to change the narrative.
Shame and fear resulting from compromising images shared without consent leads to trauma, which cannot be overcome without community and institutional support.
Three minor rape victims we met had unimaginable mental health impacts, when they heard their perpetrators were freed from prison
When victims see their perpetrators moving freely, even years after the incident, the victims often experience panic attacks, intrusive memories, breathlessness, and trembling.
Living independently in your sunset years: seniors in this Kerala town signal changing attitudes
Pathanamthitta district in central Kerala has the highest number of senior citizens in the state. In Kumbanad town, many seniors are choosing community living to overcome loneliness and depression.
Although acknowledged by law, connections between domestic violence and mental health are not recognised in practice
Society has not kept up with the law against domestic violence, as gender discrimination ensures that systems that are meant to protect a victim of domestic violence are inefficient.
Living with HIV is tough even without social stigma burdening survivors with mental illnesses
For many in Assam, mental illnesses caused by stigma and discrimination add to the burden of living with HIV. Some are coping, thanks to mental health professionals stepping in at the right time.