A survey conducted by the Times of India newspaper has found that many private hospitals refuse to admit mentally ill patients who are left with no recourse except to go to government ones.
The survey conducted on the occasion of World Schizophrenia Day, found that just five nursing homes in Mumbai were willing to admit patients with the disease.
About Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by symptoms of thought, behavior and social problems.
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by symptoms of thought, behavior and social problems.
The survey highlights the fact that Indian hospitals are ill-equipped to face mental illnesses and must be upgraded to tackle these diseases, which are on the rise thanks to lifestyle patterns.
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A team of scientists at Cardiff University, led by an Indian origin boffin, has discovered that studying the way a person's brain 'sings' could shed light on conditions such as epilepsy
A team of scientists at Cardiff University, led by an Indian origin boffin, has discovered that studying the way a person's brain 'sings' could shed light on conditions such as epilepsy
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This release is available in Chinese.
This release is available in Chinese.
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