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The Hindu
30-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
World Environment Day Events in Chennai & Bangalore 2025
There is more to World Environment Day than corporate jargon and planting a tree (that you forget to water for the rest of the year). If you are looking at fun and engaging ways to connect with Nature, here are a few activities you can sign up for — outdoors, and from within the comfort of your homes. Caring for the crocs Madras Crocodile Bank Trust (MCBT) offers a range of volunteering programmes for children and adults. If you are looking for something to do over the weekends, their Docent Programme (₹3,000) 'supports the education and curatorial departments at MCBT', says Pramila Rajan, director. 'The primary motive is to spread awareness about reptiles and promote the need for their conservation.' Docents (18+) will be involved with activities like enclosure maintenance (pen cleaning, enclosure upkeep, etc.), park maintenance, etc, and they are expected to contribute a minimum of one day a month for a period of at least six months. Kickstarting this month is their Junior Volunteer Programme (11-17 years), a two-day camp for children. Their Be A Zookeeper Programme is tailormade for varied age groups and teaches children why we need zoos, the people behind them, etc. Details on Adopt an animal There is more you can do for your city's zoo than just visit it. Many zoos across the country offer virtual animal adoption programmes, including Vandalur Zoo in Chennai and Bannerghatta National Park in Bengaluru. Individuals can adopt animals such as tigers, elephants, bears, monkeys, and even birds, reptiles for a day or a year. At Bannerghatta, for instance, you can adopt an Asiatic elephant for ₹3,00,000 a year, or a Rusell's viper, spotted pond turtle for ₹3,000 annually. The adoption fee covers expenses towards the animal's feed, enclosure maintenance, health care expenses, among others. Details on and Intern with the fishes If you are looking at working at the intersection of 'wildlife conservation, education, and social impact', city-based Emden (a consulting firm focussing exclusively on social causes) has an internship programme for people across age groups. Volunteers can work on paid internships for projects at organisations such as Tree Foundation, VGP Marine Kingdom, Reptile Conservation Alliance, among others. Over the course of their projects, they can explore a range of activities: assisting in conservation projects with documentation, data collection, and research related to wildlife and ecosystem conservation; learning about reptiles; support zoo master plans; explore conservation breeding programmes by studying breeding strategies; education and outreach initiatives by accompanying students on Nature tours, to name a few. For more details, contact 9591530610. Spot the fireflies At Bengaluru's Arovi – Connect With Nature, a Nature play zone for children, a festival dedicated to fireflies has been planned this month. Once a common sight in Bengaluru, fireflies are disappearing due to urbanisation, rising pollution levels, and the use of artificial lighting, says founder Imran RA. 'Many children have never seen a firefly,' he says, adding how he can still witness fireflies at his farm near Arovi in June, just before the monsoon. Other activities offered at Arovi include farming, caring for animals, Nature walks, mud play, tractor rides, and more. On June 6,7,8 & 13,14,15 at Arovi, Sarjapur Road. 5:15 pm to 8:45 pm. ₹600 per person Sponsor a bear At non-profit Wildlife SOS' sloth bear rescue facility in Bengaluru, you can choose to volunteer or sponsor an animal. Situated within the Bannerghatta National Park, the Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre (BBRC) is home to over 60 sloth bears. A majority of these animals have been rescued from the 400-year-old 'dancing' bear tradition. As a part of the virtual sponsorship programme, individuals get familiar with their day-to-day activities. Sponsors get access to a 'digital package' comprising a sponsorship certificate, detailed health updates on the sponsored animal, an animal fact sheet and a collection of printables such as bookmarks and illustrated prints of the sponsored bear. Sponsorships are ₹3,500 for a month, and ₹42,000 for a year. Details on Explore Cubbon Park At Bengaluru-based organisation A Green Venture — that organises eco walks and promotes Nature education in schools — two walks to explore Cubbon Park are being planned this month. Open to adults and children (4-10 years), the walks cover activities such as spotting insects, Nature sensory learning, exploring large trees, facts on flora and fauna, bird watching, tasting edible roots and leaves, quizzes, games, and more. On June 8 and 22, from 9 am to 11 am. A ticket is priced at ₹800, and includes one adult. To register, Whatsapp 9886400312
Leader Live
15-05-2025
- Health
- Leader Live
Mindfulness may combat ‘hard to treat' depression
Only half of people with depression feel well again after NHS Talking Therapies, academics said. But offering an additional course of mindful cognitive behavioural therapy, delivered through a weekly video call, could help reduce symptoms for people with difficult-to-treat depression, according to their new study. NHS talking Therapies, which has been dubbed one of the most ambitious treatment services of its kind in the world, offered treatment to 1.83 million people in 2023/24. Struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions? NHS Talking Therapies can help. The service is effective, confidential and free. Your GP can refer you or refer yourself at — NSFT mental health (@NSFTtweets) May 13, 2025 People whose symptoms do not respond to low-intensity treatment, or who present with more complex illnesses, are offered high-intensity treatment. But figures suggest that 50% of people with depression who complete high-intensity therapies still have lingering symptoms – also known as difficult-to-treat depression. Academics said there has been little research into treatment options when people with depression have not shown remission of symptoms during a previous psychological therapy, as they set out to examine whether mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) could help. The eight-week treatment uses 'mindfulness practice as a means of helping patients become better at recognising and disengaging from habitual maladaptive patterns of thinking', they said. It works by using intensive training in mindfulness meditation to help people develop skills to respond better to negative mood and stress, in addition to cognitive behavioural therapy principles which seek to change negative thought patterns. The new study, led by an expert from the University of Surrey and published in the journal Lancet Psychiatry, saw 234 patients who still had depression symptoms after NHS Talking Therapies split into two groups. One group received MCBT, delivered via video conferences, while the other group had treatment as usual. Around six in 10 of all the people involved in the study were taking antidepressants. Six months after treatment, patients who took part in the MCBT course had a larger reduction in symptoms compared to those who had treatment as usual. Researchers also said that MBCT was a cost-effective tool – costing around £100 per patient. The research team suggested that the tool could be considered as a treatment option for NHS patients with hard-to-treat depression. Professor Thorsten Barnhofer, co-author of the study and professor of clinical psychology at the University of Surrey, said: 'For the thousands of people who finish talking therapy but still find themselves living with depression, this study offers real hope. 'We found that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy not only helps people feel better, but also does so in a way that could ease pressure on NHS services. 'These are results we can't afford to ignore – for individuals, for clinicians, and for a system stretched to its limits.' Study co-author Professor Barney Dunn, from the University of Exeter, added: 'We know there's a gap in services for people with depression who haven't got better through NHS Talking Therapies. 'These people often don't qualify for further specialist mental health care, and so are left with no further options. 'We've shown that offering MBCT to this group can be effective and cost-efficient to deliver, and we hope this will lead to it being implemented widely. 'We need investment in this and other areas where there are gaps in service, to ultimately save the NHS money.' Study co-author Barbara Barrett, professor of health economics at King's College London, said: 'We are highly encouraged by our findings, which reveal that MBCT treatment offers a powerful dual benefit for this group: superior patient outcomes coupled with notable cost savings for the NHS.'
Rhyl Journal
15-05-2025
- Health
- Rhyl Journal
Mindfulness may combat ‘hard to treat' depression
Only half of people with depression feel well again after NHS Talking Therapies, academics said. But offering an additional course of mindful cognitive behavioural therapy, delivered through a weekly video call, could help reduce symptoms for people with difficult-to-treat depression, according to their new study. NHS talking Therapies, which has been dubbed one of the most ambitious treatment services of its kind in the world, offered treatment to 1.83 million people in 2023/24. Struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions? NHS Talking Therapies can help. The service is effective, confidential and free. Your GP can refer you or refer yourself at — NSFT mental health (@NSFTtweets) May 13, 2025 People whose symptoms do not respond to low-intensity treatment, or who present with more complex illnesses, are offered high-intensity treatment. But figures suggest that 50% of people with depression who complete high-intensity therapies still have lingering symptoms – also known as difficult-to-treat depression. Academics said there has been little research into treatment options when people with depression have not shown remission of symptoms during a previous psychological therapy, as they set out to examine whether mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) could help. The eight-week treatment uses 'mindfulness practice as a means of helping patients become better at recognising and disengaging from habitual maladaptive patterns of thinking', they said. It works by using intensive training in mindfulness meditation to help people develop skills to respond better to negative mood and stress, in addition to cognitive behavioural therapy principles which seek to change negative thought patterns. The new study, led by an expert from the University of Surrey and published in the journal Lancet Psychiatry, saw 234 patients who still had depression symptoms after NHS Talking Therapies split into two groups. One group received MCBT, delivered via video conferences, while the other group had treatment as usual. Around six in 10 of all the people involved in the study were taking antidepressants. Six months after treatment, patients who took part in the MCBT course had a larger reduction in symptoms compared to those who had treatment as usual. Researchers also said that MBCT was a cost-effective tool – costing around £100 per patient. The research team suggested that the tool could be considered as a treatment option for NHS patients with hard-to-treat depression. Professor Thorsten Barnhofer, co-author of the study and professor of clinical psychology at the University of Surrey, said: 'For the thousands of people who finish talking therapy but still find themselves living with depression, this study offers real hope. 'We found that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy not only helps people feel better, but also does so in a way that could ease pressure on NHS services. 'These are results we can't afford to ignore – for individuals, for clinicians, and for a system stretched to its limits.' Study co-author Professor Barney Dunn, from the University of Exeter, added: 'We know there's a gap in services for people with depression who haven't got better through NHS Talking Therapies. 'These people often don't qualify for further specialist mental health care, and so are left with no further options. 'We've shown that offering MBCT to this group can be effective and cost-efficient to deliver, and we hope this will lead to it being implemented widely. 'We need investment in this and other areas where there are gaps in service, to ultimately save the NHS money.' Study co-author Barbara Barrett, professor of health economics at King's College London, said: 'We are highly encouraged by our findings, which reveal that MBCT treatment offers a powerful dual benefit for this group: superior patient outcomes coupled with notable cost savings for the NHS.'
South Wales Guardian
15-05-2025
- Health
- South Wales Guardian
Mindfulness may combat ‘hard to treat' depression
Only half of people with depression feel well again after NHS Talking Therapies, academics said. But offering an additional course of mindful cognitive behavioural therapy, delivered through a weekly video call, could help reduce symptoms for people with difficult-to-treat depression, according to their new study. NHS talking Therapies, which has been dubbed one of the most ambitious treatment services of its kind in the world, offered treatment to 1.83 million people in 2023/24. Struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions? NHS Talking Therapies can help. The service is effective, confidential and free. Your GP can refer you or refer yourself at — NSFT mental health (@NSFTtweets) May 13, 2025 People whose symptoms do not respond to low-intensity treatment, or who present with more complex illnesses, are offered high-intensity treatment. But figures suggest that 50% of people with depression who complete high-intensity therapies still have lingering symptoms – also known as difficult-to-treat depression. Academics said there has been little research into treatment options when people with depression have not shown remission of symptoms during a previous psychological therapy, as they set out to examine whether mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) could help. The eight-week treatment uses 'mindfulness practice as a means of helping patients become better at recognising and disengaging from habitual maladaptive patterns of thinking', they said. It works by using intensive training in mindfulness meditation to help people develop skills to respond better to negative mood and stress, in addition to cognitive behavioural therapy principles which seek to change negative thought patterns. The new study, led by an expert from the University of Surrey and published in the journal Lancet Psychiatry, saw 234 patients who still had depression symptoms after NHS Talking Therapies split into two groups. One group received MCBT, delivered via video conferences, while the other group had treatment as usual. Around six in 10 of all the people involved in the study were taking antidepressants. Six months after treatment, patients who took part in the MCBT course had a larger reduction in symptoms compared to those who had treatment as usual. Researchers also said that MBCT was a cost-effective tool – costing around £100 per patient. The research team suggested that the tool could be considered as a treatment option for NHS patients with hard-to-treat depression. Professor Thorsten Barnhofer, co-author of the study and professor of clinical psychology at the University of Surrey, said: 'For the thousands of people who finish talking therapy but still find themselves living with depression, this study offers real hope. 'We found that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy not only helps people feel better, but also does so in a way that could ease pressure on NHS services. 'These are results we can't afford to ignore – for individuals, for clinicians, and for a system stretched to its limits.' Study co-author Professor Barney Dunn, from the University of Exeter, added: 'We know there's a gap in services for people with depression who haven't got better through NHS Talking Therapies. 'These people often don't qualify for further specialist mental health care, and so are left with no further options. 'We've shown that offering MBCT to this group can be effective and cost-efficient to deliver, and we hope this will lead to it being implemented widely. 'We need investment in this and other areas where there are gaps in service, to ultimately save the NHS money.' Study co-author Barbara Barrett, professor of health economics at King's College London, said: 'We are highly encouraged by our findings, which reveal that MBCT treatment offers a powerful dual benefit for this group: superior patient outcomes coupled with notable cost savings for the NHS.'
Western Telegraph
14-05-2025
- Health
- Western Telegraph
Mindfulness may combat ‘hard to treat' depression
Only half of people with depression feel well again after NHS Talking Therapies, academics said. But offering an additional course of mindful cognitive behavioural therapy, delivered through a weekly video call, could help reduce symptoms for people with difficult-to-treat depression, according to their new study. NHS talking Therapies, which has been dubbed one of the most ambitious treatment services of its kind in the world, offered treatment to 1.83 million people in 2023/24. Struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions? NHS Talking Therapies can help. The service is effective, confidential and free. Your GP can refer you or refer yourself at — NSFT mental health (@NSFTtweets) May 13, 2025 People whose symptoms do not respond to low-intensity treatment, or who present with more complex illnesses, are offered high-intensity treatment. But figures suggest that 50% of people with depression who complete high-intensity therapies still have lingering symptoms – also known as difficult-to-treat depression. Academics said there has been little research into treatment options when people with depression have not shown remission of symptoms during a previous psychological therapy, as they set out to examine whether mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) could help. The eight-week treatment uses 'mindfulness practice as a means of helping patients become better at recognising and disengaging from habitual maladaptive patterns of thinking', they said. It works by using intensive training in mindfulness meditation to help people develop skills to respond better to negative mood and stress, in addition to cognitive behavioural therapy principles which seek to change negative thought patterns. The new study, led by an expert from the University of Surrey and published in the journal Lancet Psychiatry, saw 234 patients who still had depression symptoms after NHS Talking Therapies split into two groups. One group received MCBT, delivered via video conferences, while the other group had treatment as usual. Around six in 10 of all the people involved in the study were taking antidepressants. Six months after treatment, patients who took part in the MCBT course had a larger reduction in symptoms compared to those who had treatment as usual. Researchers also said that MBCT was a cost-effective tool – costing around £100 per patient. The research team suggested that the tool could be considered as a treatment option for NHS patients with hard-to-treat depression. Professor Thorsten Barnhofer, co-author of the study and professor of clinical psychology at the University of Surrey, said: 'For the thousands of people who finish talking therapy but still find themselves living with depression, this study offers real hope. 'We found that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy not only helps people feel better, but also does so in a way that could ease pressure on NHS services. 'These are results we can't afford to ignore – for individuals, for clinicians, and for a system stretched to its limits.' Study co-author Professor Barney Dunn, from the University of Exeter, added: 'We know there's a gap in services for people with depression who haven't got better through NHS Talking Therapies. 'These people often don't qualify for further specialist mental health care, and so are left with no further options. 'We've shown that offering MBCT to this group can be effective and cost-efficient to deliver, and we hope this will lead to it being implemented widely. 'We need investment in this and other areas where there are gaps in service, to ultimately save the NHS money.' Study co-author Barbara Barrett, professor of health economics at King's College London, said: 'We are highly encouraged by our findings, which reveal that MBCT treatment offers a powerful dual benefit for this group: superior patient outcomes coupled with notable cost savings for the NHS.'
