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<ul><li>With the increasing number of <keyword id="8763838" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="covid-19">Covid-19</keyword> cases every day and job layoffs, it is becoming extremely difficult to stay calm and keep working for a lot of people.</li><li>A lot of agencies have upgraded their policies to help their employees navigate through this tough period and to push them to take care of their <keyword id="6354774" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mental-health">mental health</keyword>. </li><li>From sharing their chai time to appreciating their personnel’s cooking skills to playing online games, agencies have put their best foot forward to fight together, despite being miles apart. </li></ul>As of April 29, there are 29,435 positive COVID-19 cases in India. To top that, an air of despondency is looming around because of the fear of the unknown, blues of working in isolation, pressure to overperform in a dismal atmosphere, lack of job assurance and security, and salary cuts. And those who were already battling with mental illness such as OCD, anxiety, depression, or autism—have found their stress levels kicking through the roof and struggles intensified. In such a challenging scenario, it is quite normal to feel dejected and lost. Therefore, there is an urgent need for better HR policies, counselling sessions and human contact today more than ever before. It is critical to check on their mental well-being rather than seeking updates on their daily tasks. Agencies are coming up with creative solutions to help their employees to cope and stay upbeat. From digital Antakshari to making sure they see each other virtually every day during their chai time to one-on-one sessions with medical professionals, experts have left no stone unturned to ease out their employees’ struggles. They claim that they feel closer to their employees today than ever before. We reached out to a few digital, media and creative agencies to find out what measures they have taken to help their employees look after their mental health and asked to share a few tips on what we need to do as an industry to make sure we don't forget our teams' mental health amidst a crisis, and here is what they said: Anupriya Acharya, CEO, Publicis Groupe South Asia: <div type="image" title="Anupriya Acharya, CEO, Publicis Groupe South Asia_" msid="75427669" hostid="261"></div> Talent has always been our top priority and focus and we have consistently engaged with employees on health and wellness through various modules on yoga, meditation, fitness routines etc. Furthermore, we are launching an Employee Assistance Program that will offer 24X7 counselling and wellness solutions. This will help employees deal with various work-life challenges.The COVID-19 pandemic has only accelerated our efforts in this direction. In order to address the isolation and uncertainty that employees may feel in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is our effort to create a safe space for them… Where people are free to express their fears and anxieties and to give them the courage to carry on against all odds. We have facilitated a lot of remote learning and engagement programs so as to keep people stimulated and connected and to not feel the sense of being alone, remote. This includes fun and play, fitness, meditation and music sessions along with a lot of knowledge-sharing and interactive webinars. We frequently check in on each other and are in fact more connected than ever through virtual meet-ups. We are also, at local levels, doing one-on-one connects via listening posts to help employees with their grievances, queries, and are taking suggestions on making this new normal way of working, both productive and comfortable. Rohit Ohri, Group Chairman &amp; CEO, FCB India: <div type="image" title="Rohit Ohri, Group Chairman &amp;amp; CEO, FCB India" msid="75427774" hostid="261"></div> Isolation, the fear of contagion and the uncertainty can be nerve-wracking for anyone. And everything that we are doing through these times for our people is towards their emotional and mental well-being. Our focus is on ensuring that our teams stay connected and bonded and have multiple outlets for stress relief, even as they work remotely <ul><li>We are constantly emphasising self-care. Both physical and mental. Every day we send out a tip on self-care #lockdownbreakout with easy to access resources, whether it is exercise, meditation, self-reflection or other techniques in positive psychology.</li><li>We provide opportunities for people to virtually connect over recreation activities right from group yoga to Bollywood dancing to a weekly My Happy Hour which is a platform for talented employees to stage an hour soiree on Instagram Live of their talent whether it be singing, dancing or stand-up etc. This engagement encourages all employees to take time from their busy work schedules to come together to support and be entertained each week through the love of creativity.</li><li>We put out a curated list of things to do every week in the space of learning and entertainment Cool Sh*t To Do. One thing the lockdown, globally, has created is opportunities for all of us to enjoy artists across the world and nationally online. There is so much happening every week, other than streaming your favourite shows, that our employees can check out. This gives them the opportunity to discover new things from cooking, engaging seminars or even the opera.</li><li>We have ensured there are processes in place by which our leaders are constantly communicating with their teams through virtual meetings and town halls and addressing their issues and concerns. Open channels of communication are critical at times like these.</li><li>Most importantly, we have made sure that our teams have access to any sort of medical help from home through an app Doctor 24x7. This is an app-based service which provides our employees the opportunity to speak with doctors and health specialists across the country at any time. We understand the challenges faced with physically seeking help medically right now, so we wanted to open a channel for employees to feel like they can be looked after through this partnership. The app also has a section dedicated to mental health with qualified therapists readily available.</li></ul>I think mental illness in times like these is an outcome of fear and insecurity. And while it is important to be open, honest and transparent, we as an industry have to be cautious of the messaging that we put out, especially through the period of lockdown. Constant negative coverage spreads anxiety and apprehension. This is the time for us to be supportive, show empathy and inspire with positivity. Anand Chakravarthy, Managing Director, Essence India: <div type="image" title="Essence - Anand Chakravarthy" msid="75427857" hostid="261"></div> Most businesses require a close collaboration of different functions, and years of working together out of an office cannot be completely replaced overnight with remote working. One of the key challenges of entire teams working remotely from home is the dip in energy and engagement, which can be easily sensed by one another in an office but not in a remote working environment. This can lead to reduced productivity in uncertain times. To help mitigate such situations and ensure that we are able to positively impact the mental health of our teams, we introduced initiatives in three areas of focus: <ul><li>Driving engagement</li></ul>At Essence, we have always had our voluntary affinity group, Pirates, who are the culture champions within the agency. During this remote working period, they have been constantly innovating to create a new initiative each week to keep our teams in good spirits. These include online quiz sessions, an online music concert, sharing of pictures of our home workspaces and pets, and even online Zumba classes! There is also our global ‘Essence Olympics’ which takes place throughout April 2020. Employees can take part in the four categories of distance, daily workout, nutrition and mental power. They thus have something fun to do and look forward to on a weekly basis, keeping spirits and energy high while working from home. Additionally, we have a series of town halls conducted online, where both our India and global leadership address entire teams, give prompt updates and answer questions. This process of continuous communication in a very dynamic environment has been instrumental in keeping all employees informed and engaged. <ul><li>Ensuring mindfulness and empathy</li></ul>Extended weeks of working remotely does take its toll on everyone. It is certainly not easy to be working like before while being at home, especially with our varying personal and household responsibilities. We encourage everyone to maintain a daily schedule, just like working from the office, by starting and ending the day on time and avoiding late calls or working on the weekend. Globally, we have weekly ‘Mindfulness Moments’ live streams, which are designed to help employees take time out to pause, breathe and find a centred place. Our global ‘Connect’ newsletter serves as a guide to staying connected during times of social distancing. It is updated weekly to provide the latest information on policies, remote working tips and tools to bolster employees’ physical, emotional and mental health. To support employees and their line managers, we also put together a series of workshops called BRIDGE and TRAVERSE to provide practical tips on how to approach remote working and manage work, while still recognising challenges people face. The aim is to help employees thrive in the face of this new status quo, stay connected no matter the distance, and continue to deliver on our mission to our clients, all while taking care of their own well-being.Access to counselling is available to all employees as well, should they want to speak to a professional counsellor about how they are feeling. <ul><li>Enhancing productivity </li></ul>Technology has played a key role in enabling remote working, and fortunately at Essence, we have always been using Google Hangouts for internal meetings across our India offices and with teams in other countries. Using technology effectively has contributed really well to staying connected and productive. The second space is in the area of upskilling and training. We have devised and launched a series of training programmes across different disciplines that employees can opt in for. -Organisations should have existing systems and processes in place to ensure the holistic wellness of their employees. Essence has an established employee well-being ecosystem that supports staff through both professional and personal challenges. Encouraging more open dialogue around mental well-being is an important first step, as it impacts the productivity, physical and social well-being, as well as the quality of life of employees. There is more that can be said and done about workplace mental health, and organisations need to take it upon themselves to make it a strategic imperative. Gautam Reghunath, CEO, Dentsu Webchutney: <div type="image" title="Gautam DAN - horizontal" msid="75428075" hostid="261"></div> Our industry is such that we frequently delight in the joys of work and life – new pitch wins, awards, celebrations for things big and small and more. We’re inherently celebratory, both for work and life achievements. Our hope for Webchutney has always been that we try to bring our whole selves authentically to work and that includes us not shying away from the hard stuff, such as anxiety, grief, burnout and stress, especially during situations like the one we find ourselves in now. To help us with this, we’ve been partnering with an institution called HNI, a not-for-profit that provides services in mental health, workplace stress management and other individual and organizational needs. They’ve been our partners for nearly a year now, first with a pilot in Bangalore and now for all our offices recently. These are completely confidential one-on-one interactions as would be with any therapist or counsellor, with the advantage that over time we’ve also helped HNI’s team understand the nature of our work and workplace better. Their long-term role will be to help us build an open &amp; progressive work environment where individuals can thrive and perform, and where one needn’t come at the cost of the other. More than anything we need to remind each other that it is okay to not always be okay (my favourite piece of wall art from the Bangalore office is below). Webchutney has been lucky to experience tremendous highs over the past year, and as we try and continue in the same vein despite current limitations, work can often ask a lot of an individual. And dealing with these work pressures, managing personal commitments &amp; relationships especially in this current climate now is guaranteed to be tricky and stressful. We need to encourage everyone to talk openly and show compassion. It may be as small as recognizing when others are going through a tough moment and allowing them the time and space for themselves. It may be listening and about having each other’s backs. It’s an ambitious industry by nature but there’s a lot more that advertising can achieve by slowing down occasionally. <div type="image" title="it&amp;#39;s okay picture" msid="75428203" hostid="261"></div> Rohan Mehta, CEO, Social Kinnect: <div type="image" title="Rohan Mehta, CEO - Kinnect" msid="75428242" hostid="261"></div> During a crisis like this, it is common for everyone to experience increased levels of distress and anxiety, particularly as a result of social isolation. Luckily at Kinnect, it didn't take a crisis for us to understand the importance of our employees' well-being. As part of our #GetALife program that encourages work-life balance, we facilitate one-on-one sessions with a mental health professional on a bi-weekly basis. An external professional conducts these sessions, and we ensure confidentiality. Keeping in mind the current situation, in March and April, the sessions were facilitated through calls/video calls. All leadership is mandated to do team catch-up calls every day, preferably starting the day with a video call. Thus enabling them to stay connected and build better team relationships. We have a designated team that reaches out to all Kinnectors, and discusses at length about their health and work from home scenarios. I make sure to interact with the leadership every week and keep myself updated about each of their team member’s health. We also do virtual engagement activities and training. We encourage our employees to take up activities or learn a new skill, to grow personally as well as professionally in a time where they might feel stagnant. #KinnectFridays are a mainstay as part of the #KinnectCulture. Keeping with our tradition of a monthly #KinnectFriday, we recently did a virtual #KinnectFriday BYOB version where we had our team members across Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore strum instruments and sing along to uplift spirits. <div type="javascript" title="Instagram" contenttype="Video"><cdata><![CDATA[ ]]></cdata></div> Agencies have young employees, specifically millennials, and they are not used to being around family for extended periods, making the situation unique to them. At a time like this, it is imperative to integrate and streamline digital infrastructure. Interaction is the key. Communicating regular updates to your staff, keeps everyone calm and creates trust among employees. Consider including a daily update on their health and well-being in your on-call meetings. Communicate clearly, and be always available to listen. Understand their current work settings, and acknowledge that working around family, and a combination of working and supervising children can get tedious. Hence, maintain some semblance of a structure while allowing that this is an unprecedented situation. Help them plan their work schedules around their homes, and most importantly show kindness and patience toward others as well as ourselves. <div type="javascript" title="Instagram" contenttype="Video"><cdata><![CDATA[ ]]></cdata></div> Harshil Karia, Founder and Managing Director, Schbang: <div type="image" title="_Harshil Karia, Founder and Managing Director, Schbang" msid="75428310" hostid="261"></div> <ul><li>We have collaborated with <a href="https://www.mindhouse.com/">MindHouse</a> to give our Schbangers a 3 Month Subscription of their Application which gives them unlimited Access to Yoga and Meditation. This allows our Schbangers to relax and recharge and stay mentally healthy. Preventive Mental Health is the need of the hour.</li><li>In addition to that, we have initiated lots of Clubs: We have a Cooking Club called Schefs of Schbang. From Schefs - some of the recipes have already started seeing the light of day. </li></ul> <div type="image" title="Schefs of Schbang 2." msid="75428328" hostid="261"></div> We have a band called Schband and we're working on something very cool and musical to release. We have 2 Fitness and Meditation Tracks - 1 for the Morning and 1 for the evening Below is also a screenshot of our Internal Portal which has them easy for all to access: <div type="image" title="schbang website" msid="75428368" hostid="261"></div> <ul><li>We also recently collaborated with Humans of Bombay where we took shots from our Schbangers and included them in a video.</li></ul> <div type="javascript" title="Instagram" contenttype="Video"><cdata><![CDATA[ ]]></cdata></div> Now we are collaborating with Humans of Bombay to come up with a version of the #DontRushChallenge. See it here: <div type="javascript" title="Instagram" contenttype="Image"><cdata><![CDATA[ ]]></cdata></div> <ul><li>We have catch ups with the team via Hangout and then we have some extra special catch ups. We recently had Ranveer Allahbadia popularly known as BeerBiceps catch up with our Top Managers on a Video Hangout where we discussed everything from Meditation to the state of Influencers to how he's staying positive in these times.</li></ul> <div type="javascript" title="Instagram" contenttype="Image"><cdata><![CDATA[ ]]></cdata></div> You can see how our Schbangers are staying conected come 5 PM over Chai: <div type="javascript" title="Instagram" contenttype="Video"><cdata><![CDATA[ ]]></cdata></div> <div type="javascript" title="Instagram" contenttype="Image"><cdata><![CDATA[ ]]></cdata></div>

How agencies are helping their employees take care of their mental health amidst a global pandemic

<ul><li>Metaverse can help as a solution for a <keyword id="17814481" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="mental-health" source="Denny">mental health</keyword> crisis, says the latest World Economic Forum report.</li><li>Tech-driven mental health infrastructure in the metaverse could play a crucial role.</li><li>Experts are cautiously optimistic about the metaverse's potential for mental health.</li></ul>A World Economic Forum report released on Monday, June 26, has said that <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/top-ten-emerging-technologies-of-2023-according-to-wef/slidelist/101276465.cms">metaverse as a technology</a> may be a solution to tackling the growing need to combat mental health related issues globally. How important the issue can be fathomed by this – the Surgeon General of the United States has declared a war on what he identifies as one of the nation's most critical public health concerns: excessive screen time and social media usage. A groundbreaking solution may lie in virtual shared spaces, commonly referred to as the metaverse, as per <keyword id="102110" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="wef" source="Orion">WEF</keyword>. These digital environments enable people to interact professionally and socially, potentially combatting the escalating mental health crisis rather than contributing to it. The metaverse may encompass augmented or <keyword id="17814607" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="virtual-reality" source="Denny">virtual reality</keyword> technologies, enhancing the level of immersion and offering new possibilities for connection and engagement. Even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the mental health crisis was on the rise, but the current situation has exacerbated the problem to unprecedented levels. The surge in demand for mental health services has outpaced the available resources, making the need for innovative solutions more urgent than ever before. In response, the United States is considering a federal reimbursement opportunity for <keyword id="17814608" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="tele-mental-health" source="Denny">tele-mental health</keyword> services to address the shortage of mental health providers. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Role of technology-driven mental health infrastructure" comment="subhead" text="Role of technology-driven mental health infrastructure">Role of technology-driven mental health infrastructure</cmsannotation> Psychiatrists as well as tech experts suggest that a technology-driven infrastructure centred around mental health could play a crucial role in prevention, diagnostics, therapy, education, and research. Gaming platforms have already demonstrated their potential in mental health treatment, increasing patient engagement and destigmatizing mental health issues. Several organisations, such as DeepWell Therapeutics and Ninja Theory's Insight Project, have developed video games that target depression and anxiety. Mindful Metaverse by TRIPP utilises virtual reality-enabled guided mindfulness and meditation techniques to enhance well-being. Advancements in interface technologies are also poised to revolutionise social and emotional connections in virtual environments. Devices like Emerge Wave 1 utilise ultrasonic waves to simulate touch, enhancing the social experience of distant participants. Additionally, noninvasive neurotechnologies, such as Neurable headsets, can measure a user's emotional state and provide tailored feedback. These technologies could eventually integrate with therapeutic neurotechnologies, including direct brain stimulation, to treat severe depression. By leveraging the metaverse to address the full continuum of mental healthcare needs, experts believe that both patients and the development of the virtual space could benefit greatly. Grounding the metaverse in a practical and essential application like mental health care has the potential to drive its emergence and widespread adoption. As the Surgeon General's call to action gains attention, the world eagerly anticipates the exploration of the metaverse as a promising solution to the pressing mental health crisis. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/if-you-are-a-google-one-subscriber-you-can-now-access-portrait-blur-colour-pop-and-more-advanced-editing-tools-on-photos-web/articleshow/101009287.cms">If you are a Google One subscriber, you can now access Portrait Blur, Colour Pop and more advanced editing tools on Photos web</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/google-bard-cool-things-you-can-do-with-the-ai-chatbot/articleshow/101012445.cms">Google Bard: Cool things you can do with the AI chatbot</a>

Metaverse for mental healthcare? Experts ‘cautiously optimistic’ after WEF report

<ul><li>One in every six people in India suffer from some form of <keyword id="6354774" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mental-health">mental health</keyword> issues, says a recent study of “Access to care, awareness and attitudes towards mental health in India.” </li><li>Over half of the Indians are unlikely to recognise the symptoms of mental disorders and people suffering from mental illness. </li><li>Lack of awareness explains misconceptions on mental disorders in India. Merely 8% of the respondents knew if their health insurance covers mental health. </li><li>India witnesses nearly 28% of global suicides despite accounting for 18% of the population worldwide.</li></ul>As India observes the <keyword id="57200" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="World-Mental-Health-Day">World Mental Health Day</keyword> on October 10, a recent study of “Access to care, awareness &amp; attitudes towards mental health in India” says that nearly one in six people suffer from some form of mental health issues. Yet, the country lacks awareness on mental health and related disorders. Over half of the Indians are unlikely to recognise the symptoms of mental disorders and people suffering from mental illness, shows the analysis from the study published by Cosmos Institute of Mental Health and Behavioural Sciences (CIMBS), and World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH). “Surprisingly, even amongst those who had close interactions with a person with mental illness, 35% thought mental health issues were uncommon suggesting conversations on mental illness remain taboo. This could possibly be explained by 41% of those who had a person with mental illness amongst their near and dear ones feeling that other people were insensitive and likely to ridicule a patient,” said Dr Sunil Mittal, who was the principal investigator of the study. The National Mental Health survey of 2016 predicts that roughly 13.7% lifetime prevalence of mental illness among Indians. And, over 150 million are in need of active intervention. However, merely one in every four individuals felt that the government provided adequate support to persons with mental illness. “The nature of the caregivers’ role is invisible and complex, much like mental illness itself. The entire journey is laden with fears, insecurities, trauma, isolation and dysfunctionality. To add to it, the new laws do not cater to the concerns and needs of caregivers and their voice,” said Mitali Srivastava, Senior Psychologist at CIMBS. Lack of awareness and suicides Even when they aware, Indians do not know how to cure themselves. Merely 8% of the respondents knew if their insurance covered mental health. India witnesses nearly 28% of global suicides despite accounting for 18% of the population worldwide. Yet, almost 30% people did not consider suicide to be associated with mental illness — which explains the less likelihood of intervention. “There is a need for well-thought guidelines for a participatory approach to encourage non-governmental and private entities, and address concerns regarding medico-legal issues in mental health service delivery. Without which, it is difficult to bridge the huge treatment gap that exists today. Also, innovation and adoption of technology like tele-medicine need to be promoted,” said lawyer Mrinal Kanwar. The survey analysed responses from over 10,000 individuals across seven states in India. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/policy/society/news/suicides-in-india-are-increasing-but-there-is-no-official-data/articleshow/71437559.cms">India stopped counting suicides 3 years ago — now, it’s the worst in all of South East Asia</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/education/article/fear-self-loathing-and-stress-affect-students-appearing-for-competitive-exams/articleshow/71392742.cms">Fear, self-loathing and stress affect students appearing for competitive exams</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/policy/society/news/india-wants-more-iits-to-have-wellness-centers-to-curb-stress-and-depression/articleshow/71424045.cms">India wants more IITs to have wellness centers to curb stress and depression</a>

One in six Indians suffer from mental health issues, and are unaware of it

<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/cost-of-inequity-how-inequity-persists-in-american-daily-life-2021-6"></a><div type="image" title="mental health illness depression anxiety headache migraine therapy" height="1736" width="2314" msid="83989102" hostid="261"></div> <ul class="summary-list"><li>Access to affordable <keyword id="875096" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Mental-Healthcare">mental healthcare</keyword> in the US remains deeply unequal across socioeconomic lines.</li><li><keyword id="6354802" type="DEFINITION" weightage="60" keywordseo="depression">Depression</keyword> alone annually costs an estimated $211 billion in lost productivity and medical care.</li><li>Therapists say insurers do not compensate fairly, while new digital care options only cater to users with milder conditions.</li></ul>More than a year since the coronavirus hit the US, experts have begun to tally the pandemic's effects on our collective <keyword id="6354774" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="Mental-health">mental health</keyword>.Symptoms of anxiety and depression, the most commonly diagnosed conditions, increased fourfold among adults compared to those surveyed in 2019, the Kaiser Family Foundation<a href="https://www.kff.org/report-section/the-implications-of-covid-19-for-mental-health-and-substance-use-issue-brief/"> reported in February</a>. Those aged 18 to 24 were twice as likely as adults overall to report more substance use or recent suicidal thoughts.Since the pandemic began, experts have warned of a "<a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1078390320919803">second pandemic</a>" of mental-health conditions. So far, statistics and<a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/03/16/many-americans-continue-to-experience-mental-health-difficulties-as-pandemic-enters-second-year/"> major surveys</a> have borne this out, but this second-pandemic frame obscures a grim reality: Even before COVID-19, America's mental-health issues have cost billions of dollars in indirect and direct costs. After musculoskeletal disorders, those with mental-health conditions formed the<a href="https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/statcomps/di_asr/2019/sect02.pdf"> second-largest group</a> receiving government disability benefits.For people with mental illness who remain in the workforce, mental-health conditions cumulatively add up in the form of absenteeism and lessened productivity. In a<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25742202/"> 2015 study</a> looking at the financial burden of major depressive disorder, researchers estimated the ICD diagnosis cost $211 billion in medical care, suicide-related costs, and decreased productivity in the workplace. Major depressive disorder is just one billable diagnosis for depression, which means the figure does not reflect depression's overall costs. Among US workers, an estimated<a href="https://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-depression-in-america-20141203-story.html"> 7.6% of people</a> have the diagnosis.But what these figures fail to account for is the effect of more severe mental-health illnesses, such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, on a person's ability to secure long-term employment and housing. In a<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4182106/"> 2014 study</a> looking at survey trends between illness severity and employment, fewer than half of people with severe mental-health conditions were employed. For those receiving mental <keyword id="6354525" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="healthcare">healthcare</keyword> through Medicare or Medicaid, the rate of <keyword id="6358907" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="unemployment">unemployment</keyword> is closer to 80%, according to a<a href="https://www.nami.org/Press-Media/Press-Releases/2014/Mental-Illness-NAMI-Report-Deplores-80-Percent-Un"> 2014 report</a> from the National Alliance on Mental Illness.Accounting for all diagnoses, the US spent <a href="https://openminds.com/press/u-s-mental-health-spending-reached-225-1-billion-in-2019-open-minds-releases-new-analysis-on-market-spending/">$225 billion</a> on mental health in 2019 between private insurers and public Medicaid programs for low-income Americans. Although<a href="https://www.census.gov/library/publications/2020/demo/p60-271.html"> about two-thirds</a> of Americans have private health insurance, either through employers or state-run marketplaces, the public sector accounts for the majority of America's mental-health spending.Even without taking the pandemic into consideration, mental-health disabilities have adversely affected the economy and society. Despite changing cultural attitudes, increased public-health advocacy, and new tech-enabled options like remote therapy in the past decade, America's collective mental-health issues have largely not improved.The US's largely unchanged rates of depression, anxiety, and public spending on severely ill Medicaid patients reflect the ongoing problems with the nation's healthcare system and the largely fee-for-service private-insurance industry.<div type="image" title="Abraham Gomez, a person experiencing homelessness in Washington DC Christmas Day 2020." height="2000" width="2666" msid="83989107" hostid="261"></div><h2>Mental-healthcare quality varies widely, and insurers largely do not reimburse fairly for therapy</h2>For those who have employer-based insurance that covers mental-healthcare options like medication management and talk therapy, finding care isn't necessarily easy or affordable."Probably 70 to 80% of our clients are on insurance," said Natalie Jeung, a therapist at Skylight Counseling, a private mental-health treatment center in Chicago. At Skylight, most clients are on Blue Cross Blue Shield, with some paying a copay between $15 and $30 and others maxing out an overall deductible."That's actually a really huge issue for a lot of therapists in the beginning of the year," Jeung added. At the start of the year, when many patients' insurance deductibles are reset to zero, patients often temporarily stop seeing their therapists rather than pay out of pocket for care. Skylight charges upwards of $120 for a weekly session, or more if a therapist has more experience.The remaining 30% of Skylight clients typically pay out of pocket. The onus is on the client to chase reimbursement from their respective insurance company. In general, Jeung said most private therapists forgo insurance altogether, since major companies don't reimburse "at a reasonable rate.""This directly impacts a therapist's ability to earn a livable wage, and is why there's burnout at community health centers," Jeung said. "They're not getting paid enough."Lack of sufficient reimbursement from insurance companies is precisely why psychologist Karol Darsa largely doesn't accept insurance at her Los Angeles outpatient clinic, Reconnect Integrative Trauma Treatment Center. Unlike most therapists who see clients only once a week, Darsa's clinic offers intensive outpatient care for people with severe mental illness. That level of care, which includes 25 hours of therapy weekly, costs $6,200, though Reconnect also offers less intensive programs at a lower cost, as well as hour-long sessions."To keep the quality of care I need to go with what is right," Darsa said. Some clients' private insurers reimburse from out-of-network benefits, but most insurers provide guaranteed reimbursement for only seven days of treatment at a time, whereas Reconnect's programs typically last at least two weeks.<div type="image" title="mental health depression anxiety stress disorder ADD panic OCD mood trauma sad tired 9" height="1665" width="2220" msid="83989110" hostid="261"></div><h2>Teletherapy startups like <keyword id="9020936" type="LOCATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="talkspace">Talkspace</keyword> want to 'democratize access' to mental healthcare, but essentially restrict treatment to those with milder conditions</h2>Against this collective backdrop of unequal socioeconomic access and byzantine barriers, VCs poured<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/these-are-the-6-mental-health-startups-setting-fundraising-records-2020-10"> $417 million into mental-health startups</a> in 2020, hoping to provide digital solutions through teletherapy and other app-based approaches to mental health. Among them is teletherapy app Talkspace, which announced plans to<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/talkspace-stock-ipo-analysis-factors-that-could-determine-success-2021-2"> go public via SPAC</a> in January.Started in 2012 with a mission to "democratize access" to therapy, Talkspace as of January had 46,000 users, including those who receive access to the app through<a href="https://www.talkspace.com/partners"> their employers, health plan, or local government</a>. But Talkspace's founders<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/talkspace-interview-founders-oren-and-roni-frank-merger-public-2021-1"> told Insider in January</a> it focused on treating those with milder conditions and life crises."We tend to limit ourselves to those with lower acuity," a Talkspace representative said when asked if the company's remote therapists had experience with treating severe mental illnesses.Talkspace defined "lower acuity" as patients capable of managing life on their own without consistent medical intervention, including going to work and taking care of family.Adrian Aguilera, the director of UC Berkeley's Digital Health Equity and Access Lab, said there were no easy choices in the bifurcated and screwed-up mental-health system. Direct-to-consumer therapy apps aren't the only way to solve the US's mental-health issues, but they're part of a broader solution."We currently do not have the ability to meet the need for mental health off one-to-one therapy alone," Aguilera said. "If we tried to help everybody, we could just not do that, right?"

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A country that formed its own constitution nearly seven decades ago, and has been touted to be the next super force that would reckon the world, was yet to come of age with many aspects. What makes India a bag of contradictions? Is it its conventional outlook or the religion running in its psyche or the nerves filled with diverse cultures or the fact that so many things still lie in the closet, waiting to be tackled? 
 
The India that has made giant strides in the technological, economic and scientific sectors, took time off to look at its mentally ill only recently. 
 
Till then, despite umpteen warnings by the international agencies, communities and the United Nations, mental health was less cared for. At the best, ‘ignored’ would sum the treatment dished out to mentally ill, very nicely. 
 
India’s mentally ill were so far the responsibility of the family. And, the legal provisions that described them were framed nearly three decades ago in 1987, and still remained valid. Backing up the mental health care policy with ‘Mental Health Action Plan 365’ which clearly carves out the specific roles to be played by the central government, state, and agencies appointed by governments. The mental health bill, which is ready to be tabled in the Parliament soon, has held a huge ray of hope for those who are suffering under severity of mental illness and limited treatment they could access so far. 
 
The policy calls for more number of mental health professionals to be trained, and work on par with the primary health care centres, through both rural and urban areas to be able to deal with the burgeoning number of patients who come with illnesses that go beyond just a physical condition. 
 
According to United Nations, about 20% of the people in total population of India will suffer from various mental illnesses by the end of the decade. Mental health has long been ignored in India. Given the fact that India spends only 0.06% of its total budget on mental health – which is equivalent to not spending at all on this area, there is a great urgency with which the matter has to be dealt by the governments at all levels. 
 
India’s miniscule 0.06% spending on mental health would seem like a joke in front of what we believe the ‘poor’ Bangladesh spends on the mental health of its people. Because, the ‘poor’ and ‘poverty stricken’ Bangladesh sets aside more than 0.44 per cent of its total budget on mental health care spending. 
 
Brazil, which is on par with India in more ways than one, spends a good 2.38% of its total budget on the mental wellbeing of its people, and plans to increase the amount in the coming years. 
 
Japan is at a comfortable nearly 5% of its budget on creating better facilities and offering support to its people who are suffering from problems relating to mental health. United States of America is well behind UK with a spending of 6.2% on mental health facilities, while the latter spends nearly 11% of its total budget for this purpose. 
 
Most bleak picture about India’s mental health care is the absence of trained professionals. There is only one psychiatrist to every 343,000 people. The country has not laid as much emphasis as it should, on mental health, as against the physical health of its people. 
 
One of the most salient features of the policy is that it seeks decriminalisation of those who attempt suicide. The policy throws light on the largely neglected need to offer support for the caregivers who are invariably the family members. Technological strides apart, large part of India still struggles with the challenges posed by changing mental health scenario among people. 
 
India’s maiden attempt to reach Mars was met with success, and the country humbly hopes things change at the ground level too.

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<ul class="summary-list"><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/author/amy-morin">Amy Morin</a> is a psychotherapist, licensed clinical social worker, <keyword id="2156330" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="mental-strength">mental strength</keyword> coach, and international bestselling author.</li><li>While some people might make decisions that seem counterintuitive to being strong, Morin explains these choices are critical to building mental strength.</li><li>Mentally strong people know when to quit, slow down, ask for help, change their work environments, and embrace their emotions. </li></ul>Just like you shouldn't judge a book by the cover, you shouldn't determine if someone is mentally strong just by observing their behavior at work. After all, you never know what sort of internal battles someone might be fighting.Additionally, on the surface, some of the behaviors <a href="https://amymorinlcsw.com/mentally-strong-people-podcast/">mentally strong people</a> exhibit might get confused for weakness, rather than strength. In fact, some of their choices might even seem counterintuitive at first glance. But here's the reason behind some of those choices they make.<h2>1. They alter their environment</h2>When you see someone hide the candy dish at their desk, your first thought might be, "They must not have any willpower." But the truth is, resources like willpower are in limited supply no matter how strong you are.Mentally strong people want to reserve those resources for the most important battles in life. They set their lives up in a way that ensures they won't have to constantly fight temptation all day long.Mental strength isn't about being able to tolerate pain and endure extreme discomfort without flinching. Instead, it's often about choosing which battles you want to fight.<h2>2. They carve out time to reflect</h2>You might imagine a strong person doesn't need to take time to think — after all, they're busy doing important things.But mentally strong people know their mindset matters. Whether they're reflecting on their mistakes so they can learn from them, or they're creating new career goals for themselves, they set aside time to think.No matter how busy they are, they make time to reflect on their lives. In fact, the busier they are, the more time they may need to think about how to ensure their priorities are in line with their values.<h2>3. They quit</h2>People who don't understand mental strength sometimes say things like, "mentally strong people never give up." That's not true though.People who are acting tough might finish a race on a broken ankle. But strong people know when to quit. They set aside their egos and throw in the towel quite often.When they discover that the effort to reach a goal isn't in line with their values, they might abandon their goal. For example, if family's a top priority, they might quit a side hustle that interferes with family time.Or, if they realize a goal is going to require 100% of their attention and that goal is third on the priority list, they might quit. Then, they have even more energy to focus on their main priorities and other goals.They know they're strong enough to handle any criticism they might get for "quitting" and they are open-minded enough to change their opinions.<h2>4. They ask for help</h2>Mentally strong people know they don't have all the answers. They aren't concerned with trying to prove to everyone that they're completely self-reliant all the time.They ask for help when they need it. Whether that means going to therapy before work to ensure they're taking care of their <keyword id="6354774" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="Mental-health">mental health</keyword> or it means asking a friend for some financial or job advice, they recognize that other people have skills, knowledge, and resources that can help them. And they don't feel insecure acknowledging that.<h2>5. They embrace their emotions</h2>You might hear someone say something like, "She's so strong. She didn't even cry at the funeral." But emotional suppression isn't a sign of strength. After all, it takes more strength to acknowledge and express your emotions than it does to mask them.Mentally strong people embrace emotions — even the uncomfortable ones. They know it's okay to feel sad, angry, and scared. Rather than escape those emotions, they turn to healthy coping skills to manage them.

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>About 140,000 US <keyword id="6354493" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="children" source="Orion">children</keyword> have lost a parent or primary caregiver during the pandemic.</li><li>Children who have lost a caregiver are more likely to experience mental-health problems.</li></ul>Almost two years into the pandemic, experts are beginning to grapple with the lasting effects that the virus may have on the <keyword id="11902572" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="mental-health" source="Orion">mental health</keyword> of children. "I thought, 'It's my fault that my dad died.' 'Cause I was, like, if you would have talked to him or be there for him, he would probably be alive," 12-year-old Natasha Beltran told <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/addressing-the-pandemics-mental-health-fallout/">CBS News</a>. Beltran's father, Julian Peña, died of <keyword id="11893994" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="covid-19" source="Orion">COVID-19</keyword> at 50 years old in a Bronx, New York, hospital in 2020. Since then, her family has been one of thousands that are navigating complex feelings of grief and trauma caused by the loss of a primary caregiver during the pandemic. While much attention has been paid to the effects of <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/fighting-mask-mandates-harming-students-mental-health-school-covid-psychiatrists-2021-9">social distancing and mask wearing</a> in schools during the pandemic, fewer studies have tracked how many children have experienced coronavirus-related deaths and how they're managing their grief. One recent <a href="https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/148/6/e2021053760/183446/COVID-19-Associated-Orphanhood-and-Caregiver-Death">study estimated</a> that 140,000 children in the United States have lost a parent or primary caregiver to COVID-19 between April 1, 2020, and June 30, 2021 — with disproportionate losses suffered among Native American, Black, and Hispanic children. A <a href="https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanchi/article/PIIS2352-4642(22)00005-0/fulltext">global study</a> estimated that the number is more than 1.5 million worldwide."Adverse childhood experiences are associated with increased risks of every major cause of death in adulthood," Susan Hillis, an epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the lead author of the US study, told <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/10/07/1043881136/covid-deaths-leave-thousands-of-u-s-kids-grieving-parents-or-primary-caregivers">NPR</a>.The loss of a parent is associated with mental-health problems, as well as shorter schooling, lower self-esteem, sexual risk behaviors, and risks of suicide, violence, sexual abuse, and exploitation, Hillis' study continued. For Beltran and her family, support has come in the form of a nonprofit organization called <a href="https://childrensvillage.org/">The Children's Village</a>, which provides behavioral-health services for <keyword id="11903370" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="kids" source="Orion">kids</keyword> in New York. Similar <a href="https://www.covidgriefnetwork.org/">nonprofits</a> have cropped up in other states in response to such losses, with practitioners focusing on providing a safe space for children to let their guard down and not worry about being resilient in the face of loss. "Resilience doesn't take away the trauma," Daphne Torres-Douglas, The Children's Village's vice president of behavioral-health services, told <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/addressing-the-pandemics-mental-health-fallout/">CBS News</a>. "We still have to address the fact that they're hurting."

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<ul><li><a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/finance/banks/news/lakshmi-vilas-bank-gets-downgraded-by-care-ratings-to-negative/articleshow/78575709.cms">Lakshmi Vilas Bank gets downgraded by CARE ratings to 'negative outlook'</a>Earlier in May this year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) had warned that there would be a ‘massive increase in mental health conditions in the coming months’ triggered by <keyword id="664094" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="social-isolation">social isolation</keyword> and anxiety.</li><li>There is still a stigma attached to mental health illness in India, making it more difficult for people to accept their conditions and seek proper treatment. </li><li>According to WHO, nearly half of mental health problems start by 14 years of age; however, many go undetected and untreated. </li></ul>The coronavirus pandemic has not only infected 10% of the world’s population but has also resulted in added psychological pressure for billions of people. The fear of infection and social isolation have disrupted lives indirectly. Earlier in May this year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) had sounded the alarm bells. WHO warned that there would be a ‘massive increase in mental health conditions in the coming months’ triggered by social isolation and anxiety. With more people working from home, increased stress and anxiety have added to the mental health crisis, given the social restrictions. Besides, there is still a stigma attached to mental health illness in India, making it more difficult for people to accept their conditions and seek proper treatment. The scope of mental health <a href="https://www.who.int/mental_health/management/en/">ranges</a> over a wide range of problems — from schizophrenia to depression to intellectual disabilities. According to WHO, many of these disorders can be successfully <a href="https://www.who.int/mental_health/management/en/">treated</a> if they get the right help. According to the <a href="https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/warning-signs-of-mental-illness">American Psychiatric Association</a> , these are the ten warnings signs of mental health illness that one should watch out for <ol><li>Excessive worrying or fear. </li><li>Feeling excessively sad or low. </li><li>Confused thinking or problems concentrating and learning. </li><li>Extreme mood changes, including uncontrollable “highs” or feelings of euphoria. </li><li>Prolonged or intense feelings of irritability or anger. </li><li>Inability to carry out daily activities or handle everyday problems and stress. </li><li>Changes in eating habits, such as increased hunger or lack of appetite. </li><li>Avoiding friends and social activities. </li><li>Difficulties understanding or relating to other people. </li><li>Changes in sleeping habits or feeling tired and short on energy. </li></ol>According to WHO, half of the mental health problems started by 14 years of age; however, these cases often go undetected and untreated. The worldwide coronavirus pandemic is only making the disparity worse — especially when it comes to children. For them, staying at home can even lead to trauma, according to <a href="https://www.insider.com/mental-health-warning-signs-children-quarantine-2020-4#if-your-child-is-having-difficulty-concentrating-it-might-be-a-red-flag-1">psychological first-aid provider Karen Gross. </a> When suffering from <keyword id="6362072" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="mental-illness">mental illness</keyword>, children may struggle to concentrate and can change their normal behaviour. “Some signs to look in young children can be as subtle as them being more quiet or withdrawn than usual, or in-your-face-signs such as a marked increase in tantrums or defiance,” <a href="https://www.insider.com/mental-health-warning-signs-children-quarantine-2020-4#any-change-in-normal-behaviors-or-patterns-could-be-a-symptom-of-other-conditions-2">mental health counsellor Jennifer Daffon told Insider. </a> Mental health experts <a href="https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/tips-for-good-mental-health#:~:text=Exercise%20and%20stay%20healthy,the%20doctor%20can%20all%20help.">suggest </a>a healthy diet, avoiding excess alcohol, complete sleep, and constant virtual interaction to help counter mental health issues. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/finance/banks/news/lakshmi-vilas-bank-gets-downgraded-by-care-ratings-to-negative/articleshow/78575709.cms">Lakshmi Vilas Bank gets downgraded by CARE ratings to 'negative outlook'</a>

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<keyword id="24492" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="mental-health-problems">Mental health problems</keyword> caused by the <keyword id="9261594" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="global-covid-19-crisis">global Covid-19 crisis</keyword> will be the next pandemic, according to a study issued by the <keyword id="6355518" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="barcelona">Barcelona</keyword> Institute for <keyword id="758352" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="global-health">Global Health</keyword> (ISGlobal). People's <keyword id="154477" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="mental">mental</keyword> health has been attacked simultaneously by multiple mechanisms and urgent action is needed, Xinhua news agency quoted authors of the study as saying during its presentation on Monday. The global economic costs associated with mental health problems has risen to a trillion US dollars a year and 85 per cent of those with mental disorders could not receive treatment in poor and middle-income countries, causing an "unprecedented global crisis", they said. "The Covid-19 pandemic has affected people's health, but also their personal goals, their family dynamics, their <keyword id="18839" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="role">role</keyword> at work and their economic stability," they explained. Other factors that deepened this crisis include the modification of family roles, domestic violence, isolation, loneliness, grief due to loss of family or friends, generalised anxiety, professional burnout, and post-traumatic stress. The study also reported that between 30 and 60 per cent of patients with Covid-19 have their central and peripheral nervous system affected, leading to various issues. Delirium is the most frequent and acute neuropsychiatric syndrome suffered by Covid-19 patients, followed by a state of depression and anxiety, while depression and fatigue are more long-lasting conditions. The ISGlobal urged for social protection strategies to combat problems arising from unemployment, the unexpected loss of loved ones, loneliness and isolation, with the guarantee of the provision of basic services and financing social services to help needy families. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/pepperfry-co-founder-ashish-shah-gets-candid-about-its-ipo-plans-says-profitability-is-right-around-the-corner/articleshow/81908005.cms">Pepperfry co-founder gets candid about its IPO plans, says profitability is right around the corner</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/lg-electronics-exits-smartphone-business-world-wide-lg-smartphone-timeline-history/articleshow/81908186.cms">LG Electronics exits the smartphone business – here’s how its mobile fortunes swayed over the last two decades</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/corporates/news/tcs-hcl-tech-infosys-q4-earnings-preview-and-guidance/articleshow/81908765.cms">Record breaking quarter for Indian IT services is a given ⁠— all eyes are now on guidance</a>

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<div class="KonaFilter image-container float_right"><div class="image on-image">Getty Images</div></div>During last Thursday's game against the Giants, Brandon Marshall of the Bears wore green shoes for <keyword id="6362072" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="mental-illness">Mental Illness</keyword> Awareness week. However, the move went against the <keyword id="103436" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="NFL">NFL</keyword>'s strict uniform code and now Marshall will have to pay a $10,500 fine.
Marshall, who has had a number of outbursts in his career that have landed him in hot water with the league, was finally <a href="http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2011-07-30/sports/fl-brandon-marshall-borderline-person20110730_1_michi-nogami-marshall-brandon-marshall-dolphins-receiver">diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder in 2011</a>.
Marshall <a href="https://twitter.com/BMarshall/statuses/390429828232400896">posted a picture of the letter</a> he received from the NFL informing him of the fine to Twitter with the caption, "Football is my platform not my purpose. This fine is nothing compared to the conversation started &amp; awareness raised." You can see a copy of the letter below.
Of course, the irony of this fine is that the NFL is currently in the middle of their Breast Cancer Awareness month and many players are wearing pink shoes. But since Mental Illness Awareness is not an NFL promotion, the player on the left in the image below (<a href="https://twitter.com/cjzero">via @CJZERO</a>) will not be fined and the one on the right will have $10,500 deducted from his next paycheck...
<div class="KonaFilter image-container"><div class="image on-image">NFL Network via Twitter.com/CJZEROBrandon Marshall wears green shoes for Mental Illness Awareness Week.</div></div>
Here is the letter Marshall received...
<div class="KonaFilter image-container"><div class="image on-image">Twitter.com/BMarshall</div></div>

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