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From Darkness to Despair: A Psychological Portrait of Life Under Kashmir’s Essential Shortages

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From Darkness to Despair: A Psychological Portrait of Life Under Kashmir's Essential Shortages

In the Shadows: The Psychological Impact of Essential Shortages in Kashmir By: Javid Amin Kashmir, often described as paradise on Earth, now grapples with a crisis that extends beyond the physical realm — a crisis that delves into the depths of psychological well-being. The severe shortage of essentials, particularly electricity and water, is not merely an inconvenience; it’s a silent assailant on the mental health of the people, casting a long and ominous shadow over their resilience. Darkness as a Daily Companion Picture this: enduring 16 hours of darkness every…

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Nearly 27,000 Calls to Kashmir’s Mental Health Helpline in 11 Months: A Wake-Up Call

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Nearly 27,000 Calls to Kashmir's Mental Health Helpline in 11 Months: A Wake-Up Call

As Kashmir secured a top rank for receiving the highest number of calls in the Tele Mental Health Programme, it also indicated the scale of mental health crises in the conflict-ridden Valley. At the mental health day conclave in New Delhi early this week, Jammu and Kashmir was awarded for its work in the telemental health programme. The Health Secretary of J&K Dr Bhupinder Kumar said the centre has received 26,477 calls since the launch of the programme on November 4 last year. The major reasons for calling included anxiety…

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