In my recent article with the Financial Express (India), I explore how apps are reshaping the mental landscape in India. I delve into the various pros and cons associated with this phenomenon, as well as the work that remains to be done in this area!
FE Healthcare is excited to present the ninth part of the ongoing #FEMentalHealthSeries! The World Health Organization (WHO) maintains that one in eight people in the world lives with a mental disorder. Over the years, more and more people are now willing to address mental health issues. However, major challenges like accessibility and affordability of mental health facilities, stigma, and shortage of mental health professionals among others are concerning. Can technological trends like mental health apps improve the status? This piece by Sushmita Panda, in our ongoing Mental Health Series, reveals the role of apps in the evolving landscape of mental health, how the surge in demand for mental health services coincided with a shift towards digital platforms, and how these apps can provide supportive care. Stay tuned to the FE Mental Health Series as we continue to explore topics that matter #FEHealthcare #FEMentalHealthSeries #MentalHealthMatters