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New research suggests that loneliness and body-image concerns may play an important role in the mental health gap between adolescent girls and boys. The study highlights how feelings of disconnection, belonging and pressure around appearance may be connected to depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation during adolescence.

Nearly half of young Indians surveyed by Mpower said they deal with difficult emotions alone. The findings reveal why many young adults hide distress, avoid conversations and hesitate to seek professional support.

New research from Chennai challenges the assumption that students struggling with substance use will necessarily miss school, highlighting why attendance alone may not reveal adolescent wellbeing.

Indian teenagers are often at the centre of conversations about mental health, but are they actually being heard? From academic pressure and stigma to counselling and youth participation, meaningful mental-health support begins with listening to what young people experience and need.

Mental health is becoming a more open conversation among young Indians, but awareness does not always translate into reaching out for help. A 2026 survey highlights the gap between recognising emotional struggles and feeling comfortable seeking non-judgmental support.

New research from the University of Cambridge and The Queen’s Reading Room explores how reading for pleasure may support mental wellbeing, reduce stress and loneliness, strengthen empathy and benefit cognition and brain health.

Gen Z staying indoors is becoming increasingly common as more of everyday life moves online. From entertainment and shopping to socialising and gaming, technology is making it easier than ever to stay home.

For students living away from home, a PG is more than just accommodation. When safety, privacy, food and basic comfort are missing, the place meant to feel like home can become a source of constant stress.

At 21, it can feel like everyone else is moving ahead. Social media has made comparison harder to escape, creating a new anxiety around career, success and the fear of being left behind.

For many young people, saying “I need help” can feel harder than silently struggling. Here’s why mental-health stigma, self-doubt and social expectations continue to make asking for support feel like failure.

Awareness of teenage mental health is growing in India, but access to timely and appropriate support remains a challenge. Here’s why young people still struggle to find help.

The IISER Pune protest has raised difficult questions about campus mental health, academic pressure and whether institutions are truly listening to students.

ITBP personnel performed yoga bare-chested at around 18,000 feet along the India-Tibet border, braving freezing temperatures and challenging high-altitude conditions.

Indian sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma is taking his Sitar for Mental Health initiative to major global stages, combining Indian classical music, contemporary sounds and mindfulness to encourage conversations around emotional well-being.

Diabetes, high blood pressure and fatty liver are increasingly being reported among younger Indians, raising questions about lifestyle, prevention and early health awareness.

Long working hours and inadequate rest are raising fresh concerns over the mental health and well-being of India’s resident doctors, with the National Medical Commission warning that prolonged duty hours can contribute to psychological distress and potentially affect patient safety.

Researchers are studying digital phenotyping, an emerging technology that analyses smartphone behaviour to identify early signs of depression and anxiety. Experts believe it could improve early mental healthcare while maintaining privacy and informed consent.

Kerala is expanding mental healthcare services through Family Health Centres (FHCs), making counselling, psychiatric consultations, and early intervention more accessible. By integrating mental healthcare into primary healthcare, the initiative aims to reduce barriers such as cost, travel, and stigma.

People gather in silence, sharing the simple joy of reading together. Silent Book Clubs create a calm space where connection grows without the pressure of conversation.

Friendship therapy is an emerging trend in mental health care that provides a structured, guided environment for close friends to resolve conflicts, manage changing life priorities, and build healthier relationships.