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What is Suicide? Suicide is defined on the internet as the act of harming oneself with the wish to die. But human beings, equipped with survival instincts, are to protect themselves from death. The desire for death does not emerge like the desir ...
Not a Sin, Not a Crime: Decriminalization of ‘Attempt to Suicide’
In the 8th Anvay Episode on Suicide Risk Assessment & Prevention & IC’s Role, conducted on 25.04.2025, The Legal Swan struck an insightful discussion with Sachin Chitambaran (Founder of The Connect Hut) and Madhuri Dadia (Training Officer at ...
Employer’s Legal Obligations For Workplace Mental Health
Exploring legal obligations of employers in India regarding employee mental health, confidentiality, and workplace inclusivity. INTRODUCTION There are no particular legal requirements on an employer to ensure an employee's ‘m ...
Learning from Global Best Practices in Mental Health Care
Discovering global mental health best practices to improve access, reduce stigma, and strengthen India’s mental health care. “Just like hitting the gym keeps your body strong, caring for your mind daily keeps your mental health resilient an ...
AI in Mental Health: A Digital Revolution in Care
Discover how AI is revolutionizing mental healthcare with predictive analytics, chatbots, and real-time monitoring while addressing ethical and regulatory challenges. FOREWORD The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in mental healt ...
Gaslighting and Toxic Workplaces: The Hidden Epidemic
Explore workplace mental health, legal rights, corporate policies, and strategies to foster a supportive, inclusive, and healthier work environment for employees. “Take care of your employees, and they will take care of your business.” – Si ...
Navigating Employer’s Duty of Care: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Understanding an employer’s duty of care in mental health and suicide prevention. INTRODUCTION Over the years, the incidence of workplace stress and anxiety has seen a significant increase in India. The situation has not only under ...
Compliances Checklist: Mental Health Care Act, 2017
Checking key obligations for various stakeholders to uphold mental health rights INTRODUCTION The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (hereinafter, ‘Act’) was enacted to ensure a rights-based approach to mental health services in India. Th ...
Origins of Mental Health Care Act, 2017
Why was the Mental Health Care Act, 2017 introduced? BACKGROUND: The Mental Health Care Act, 2017 is a landmark legislation enacted to provide comprehensive mental health care and services while safeguarding the rights of individuals with mental ...