INVISIBLE VICTIMS
When the man in the family is branded a terrorist
INVISIBLE VICTIMS : When the man in the family is branded a terrorist

What happens to the mothers, sisters, daughters, and wives of the Muslim men who are rounded up, rightly or wrongly, for being terrorists? From society to media, none listens to the voices of these women, the results of which could be dangerous finds Puja Awasthi.
#Women
Sep 2015
SUICIDE RATES
Why are so many elderly men killing themselves?
SUICIDE RATES : Why are so many elderly men killing themselves?

While any act of self-killing is tragic and worthy of attention, one cannot help wonder why the proportion of male suicides in the country steadily rises with age. Take a look at the stark and sustained picture revealed by the data published by the NCRB.

#Society
Oct 2013
SUICIDES IN INDIA
Where the young don't want to live
SUICIDES IN INDIA : Where the young don't want to live

The findings of a 2012 Lancet study on death by suicide in India reveal the alarming trend of suicide among those under the age of 29. Shambhu Ghatak highlights the real extent of the problem and identifies some of the key causes.

#Society
Jul 2013
ART AS THERAPY
A ray of dancing light
ART AS THERAPY : A ray of dancing light
Mental illness is an isolating experience which shuts off those affected from experiencing the fun and laughter of everyday life. Kolkata Sanved is working to change that, writes Shoma Chatterji.
#Health #WEST BENGAL
Mar 2010
ART AS THERAPY
A ray of dancing light
ART AS THERAPY : A ray of dancing light
Mental illness is an isolating experience which shuts off those affected from experiencing the fun and laughter of everyday life. Kolkata Sanved is working to change that, writes Shoma Chatterji.
#Health #WEST BENGAL
Mar 2010
HEALTH CARE
HIV and mental disorders
HEALTH CARE : HIV and mental disorders
While those with mental disorders are at increased danger for being infected with HIV, the onset of the virus itself gives rise to a number of mental illnesses. Puja Awasthi reports.
#AIDS #Health
Aug 2009
WOMEN/CHOICE
Abortion law's grey zone: retarded mothers
WOMEN/CHOICE : Abortion law's grey zone: retarded mothers
The SC recently ruled that a 19-year-old Chandigarh-based mentally retarded girl must be allowed to carry on her pregnancy that was caused by sexual assault. The verdict throws open more questions than it answers, writes Kamayani Bali Mahabal.
#Human Rights #Laws #Women
Aug 2009
GUJARAT RIOTS AND CHILDREN
Still suffering, five years after
GUJARAT RIOTS AND CHILDREN : Still suffering, five years after

Five years have passed after the riots, five years in which saplings have become trees and blueprints have taken the shape of buildings. But time seems to have stopped for many families and children who suffered or witnessed atrocities during the 2002 riots, altering their dreams and hopes in unlikely, distressing ways. Deepa A has more.

#Children #Education #Health #GUJARAT
Jan 2007
Mental health care needs help
: Mental health care needs help

The Indian experience in institutionalised mental help has not been civilising. The National Human Rights Commission had issued a condemnation of the state of mental hospitals as early as six years ago. Parul Sharma notes that misguided private counselling and the lack of richer case law have compounded victims' problems.

#Health #Laws
Jun 2005
Health care in action
: Health care in action
Rasika Dhavse reports on a Pune-based organisation that conducts drama therapy sessions designed to help special populations grow to their potential.
#Health #MAHARASHTRA
Jun 2004
Understanding Schizophrenia
: Understanding Schizophrenia

Dr.Judith Jaeger, an expert on psychiatric disorders was recently in Chennai. She spoke to Lalitha Sridhar on schizophrenia and the current state of knowledge in the world about the illness.

#Disability #Health
Mar 2004
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