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Why India’s fight against smoking needs a behavioural shift

This year marks the 25th year of the ban on smoking in public places, a landmark judgement of the Kerala High Court. Subsequently, the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003 was passed, which prohibited smoking in public places and introduced penalties for violations.

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NIMHANS study in nine States reveals significant prevalence of anxiety and suicidal thoughts among college students

Study reveals high rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts among Indian college students, emphasizing the need for mental health interventions.

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Tele MANAS helpline sees an increase in number of calls

Tele MANAS, a mental health helpline, sees a rise in calls from young adults seeking support for exam stress and more.

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Water woes | BWSSB to save nearly 60 MLD daily through supply cut to big consumers in Bengaluru

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) aims to save 60 MLD of water daily by cutting supply to big consumers in Bengaluru.

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World Head Injury day observed at St. John’s

To mark World Head Injury Day, a team of doctors, nurses and nurse practitioners at St. John’s Medical College Hospital’s Surgical and Neuro Intensive Care Unit came together on recently to shed light on the grave consequences of neglecting road safety.

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NIMHANS to host second edition of Mental Health Santhe in Bengaluru

Department of Mental Health Education in collaboration with other departments in NIMHANS will organise the second edition of ‘Mental Health Santhe’, a one of a kind mega fair on February 20.

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Family of patient with Huntington’s Disease donates brain to NIMHANS for research

The family of a patient with Huntington’s Disease (HD), a rare inherited disorder that causes progressive neuro-degeneration, donated her brain to NIMHANS for research last week. Doctors said this is the first brain donation at NIMHANS of a patient with HD.

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NIMHANS bags WHO Nelson Mandela award for Health Promotion

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has awarded NIMHANS, Bengaluru, the Nelson Mandela award for Health Promotion in 2024.

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NIMHANS holds 2nd Well Being volunteer conference

The Department of Psychiatric Social Work at NIMHANS held the second Well Being volunteer conference with over 100 attendees.

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Cannabis use: NIMHANS study finds risk perception low among college students

A study by researchers from NIMHANS has found that the risk perception about cannabis use among college students surveyed in Bengaluru is very low. The study aimed at assessing college students’ knowledge, attitude, and expectancies towards the use of cannabis was published in the Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine this…

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NIMHANS and Dementia India Alliance sign MoU

To collaborate on advocacy, outreach, training, research work, and support services for dementia care, NIMHANS on Monday entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dementia India Alliance (DIA), a non-profit family carer-centred national organisation.

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NIMHANS declares half-day holiday on Monday

The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences has declared a half-day holiday till 2.30 p.m. on Monday

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Mindless scrolling can disturb quality of cognitive processing: NIMHANS researchers

Understand the psychosocial factors associated with "mindless scrolling syndrome" with a team of researchers from NIMHANS. Review article published in Journal of Public Health and Primary Care.

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Top news developments in Karnataka on December 28, 2023

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NIMHANS to roll out NAMAN rural mental health programme in two taluks of Karnataka and Uttarakhand

NIMHANS, AHT, and multiple stakeholders launch 'NAMAN' programme to provide comprehensive mental health care in two taluks.

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Top news developments in Karnataka on December 16, 2023

Karnataka News Today: Read the key news stories and top news development to watch out for from Karnataka and Bengaluru on December 16, 2023

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Free interactive workshop on dementia care

Dementia India Alliance (DIA), in collaboration with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. ,will organise a free interactive workshop on dementia care on Saturday, at The Association of Physicians of India, API Bhavan, Vasanthnagar in Bengaluru.

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Karnataka Today newsletter: Assembly adopts 5 bills amidst dharna by combined Opposition, and more

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17-year-old brought to NIMHANS in Bengaluru for treatment of mobile addiction escapes

The boy was addicted to online games and was referred to NIMHANS. He was admitted on December 4 as an in-patient.

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Boy brought to NIMHANS with head injury dies on premises

Relatives of 18-mo-old boy with head injuries stage protest at NIMHANS after he succumbs to injuries. Parents allege delay in treatment, but hospital says they were informed of poor prognosis & unavailability of ventilator bed. Police investigate & NIMHANS submits MLC report.

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Virtual screening of international dementia documentary at NIMHANS fosters a deeper understanding of the neurodegenerative disease

In a public health outreach initiative, the Centre for Brain and Mind (CBM) at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru organised a four-day virtual screening of an international documentary “KEYS BAGS NAMES WORDS”, which sheds light on the intricate challenges posed by dementia, from November…

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Substance use disorders: NIMHANS workshop for nursing personnel from Namma Clinics

To create awareness on the adverse health impact of addictive substances and assist individuals in quitting them, NIMHANS will conduct a workshop for nursing personnel from Namma Clinics in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

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NIMHANS workshop on Yoga-Vedantic approach to psychotherapy unlocks the potential of Indian psychology in mental health

To explore the intersection of the ancient wisdom of Yoga and Vedanta and modern psychotherapy, the VIPRA Division of the Department of Clinical Psychology at NIMHANS recently organised its annual symposium on Indian Psychology, at a two-day workshop titled “A Yoga-Vedantic Approach to Psychotherapy”.

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Union Health Minister virtually inaugurates Centre for Brain and Mind at NIMHANS

NIMHANS, the country’s premier mental health institution, marked World Mental Health Day, observed on October 10, by unveiling the Centre for Brain and Mind.

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