As we approach the WORLD MENTAL HELATH DAY on 10th October, Dr Apala sends out a few polite reminders to everyone. Please note that the theme for this year is – Mental Health is a Universal Human Right. There is…
Tag: Stigma
Some Myths Busted
Mental health has often been a matter of contention due to its subjectivity and variability. It may mean differently to different individuals and even to the same individual at different times, more so to the people with mental illnesses who…
Fighting Stigma – Making Mental Health a Priority !
Mental illnesses are more common than expected. It is estimated that 1 in 5 people will suffer from some mental illness at least once in their lifetime. The concept of mental illness remains patchy in lay parlance. To understand it…