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Today is World Mental Health Day, and one-third of young Australians have experienced poor mental health in the last year.

There's a warning about modern lifestyles after a study found that spending most of our time in artificial light is confusing our bodies and making us unwell.

India's adolescent population holds promise of economic prosperity, but mental health needs more attention. Government policies have not addressed mental health needs adequately. Poverty, childhood adversity, and violence are risk factors for mental health disorders. Solutions include a multi-sector approach, better education, and improved school environments.

In 2019, 7.2% of people in the European Union suffered from chronic depression. The human – and economic – cost of this illness is considerable, which is why the European Commission unveiled a €1.23 billion mental health strategy in June, to be achieved through 20 flagship initiatives.

Sub Collector Aditi Singh highlights effect of parenting on children's mental health; Indla Ramasubba Reddy urges parents to be democratic, avoid quarreling in front of children; Vishal Indla suggests tracking children's activity on gadgets, respecting opinions.

The mental health campaigner’s new book tackles sex and relationships through the eyes of a 16-year-old. In the face of a backlash against inclusive sex ed in schools she explains why we have to keep the conversation open

Exclusive: Premier says an inquiry into use of force against vulnerable people isn’t necessary, despite four fatalities in as many monthss

As companies focus more on the mental health of employees, they're investing more money in costly, uncommon ways to make therapy accessible—but the financial benefits are unclear.

The Hindu explains India’s mental health programme that was formulated in 1982 to tackle mental health challenges.