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This is the sixth episode of Mind ki Baat, a Newslaundry podcast with a neurodivergent host with a focus on the invisible epidemic of mental health issues in society today.

Concerned with the suicides in prisons, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on June 23 issued an Advisory to the Centre, States and UTs to take immediate measures to check the same. Jail authorities were asked to do regular check on bed sheets and blankets of inmates to ensure that…

While 84% of parents find raising a child fulfilling, 66% report adverse effects on their mental wellbeing, says Calpol study.

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A growing number of people are discovering that they are autistic in adulthood. This is especially the case among women, with a number of celebrities – such as model and reality star Christine McGuinness and TV presenter Melanie Sykes – sharing their experiences of being diagnosed as an adult.

Opinion | Growing pains, mental health, and recapturing the magic of childhood

The UK government has changed its policy on international students, restricting them from bringing their families with them during their studies. This change to how student visas are allocated, the government argues, will help reduce net migration.

News snippets for AI chatbots being used in mental health space, Google hit with $15 million verdict, and tech companies complaining about unfair cloud practices.

Ally Paul will be carrying the Baton of Hope through Glasgow this weekend in tribute to his nephew, David, who died in August 2021 after struggling with depression.

‘You can’t call yourself a chef if you can’t even cook veggies,’ one critic says

A chef has come up with a novel response for vegan diners hoping to eat in his restaurant. John Mountain, 55, a chef originally from Preston, who now runs Fyre restaurant in Perth, western Australia, has a “simple message” for anyone seeking a vegan meal, said The Times. “F*** off,” he told…