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Master's Thesis from the year 2022 in the subject Geography / Earth Science - Regional Geography, grade: A, Jawaharlal Nehru University , language: English, abstract: Geographical variation in mental illness in Uttar Pradesh suggests the need to formulate an inclusive plan that focuses in district with higher mental illness. Despite its enormous social burden, mental health remains a taboo, stigma, prejudice and fears. So, there is a need to educate people about the reality and mental illness is more common than the people realize.
Mental health is an integral and essential component of health. Mental illness is one of the biggest problems which causes a major contribution in death and disease burden in different forms and it also increases the suicidal death risk among youth. Mental illness is seen to vary across time, within the same population at the same time.
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A geography student delves into the Earth's physical features, climate patterns, and ecosystems, understanding how they shape human civilizations and natural processes. They analyze spatial relationships, using tools like Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to map and manage data for informed decision-making in urban planning, disaster management, and environmental conservation.
Technical knowledge for a geography student includes mastering GIS software for spatial analysis, remote sensing techniques to interpret satellite imagery, and geospatial programming languages like Python to automate data processes. They learn about cartography, creating accurate and visually appealing maps. Additionally, they explore climatology, geomorphology, and human geography to comprehend socio-economic dynamics across regions.
Incorporating technology, geography students engage in geocaching, location-based mobile apps, and virtual field trips using VR. Their interdisciplinary skills enable them
