Tag: Mental Health

People living with dementia may benefit from talking therapies if they suffer from anxiety or depression, finds a new study.

This year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) is observing World Mental Health Day 2022, with the theme of “Make mental health and well-being a global priority”. 

The sophisticated and modern lifestyle has tremendously affected the mental health of millennials, here are the six mental health tips that can help in leading a quality life

The survey report launched last week cited exams, results and peer pressure among major factors for stress and anxiety among school students.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that children aged six to 12 years of age sleep 9 to 12 hours per night on a regular basis to promote optimal health.

Mental health conditions already represent a significant burden worldwide. There are nearly one billion people living with mental health conditions, yet in low- and middle-income countries, three out of four do not have access to needed services.

While 3,884 suicides were reported in different police stations of Odisha in 2016, they increased to 4,151 in 2017 and 4,447 in 2018. Their number went up to 4,636 in 2019.

Older teens in particular have missed out on significant life events such as graduations, sporting events, and various coming of age activities.

New York: Being anxious or depressed can increase risks for heart disease and stroke, the same as smoking and obesity, according to a new study, that underscores the importance of treating mental health conditions. The findings showed that people with high levels of anxiety and depression are at 65 per cent higher risk for a […]

New York: Do you have an on and off relationship with your romantic partner? Beware, it can affect your mental health, say researchers. The findings showed that an increase in breaking up and reuniting was associated with more psychological distress symptoms such as depression and anxiety. It is because such relationships are associated with higher rates […]

London: Feeling lonely? Riding your bicycles may not only improve your general and mental health, but also increase social interaction, says a study. The study showed that cycling is the healthiest mode of transport and is associated with better self-perceived general health, better mental health, greater vitality, lower self-perceived stress and fewer feelings of loneliness. […]

London: Engaging in exercises such as cycling, aerobics and gymming for more than three hours a day can worsen mental health than not exercising at all, a study has found. The study, published in journal The Lancet Psychiatry, found that people who exercised between three and five times a week had better mental health than […]

New York: Is your teenaged daughter addicted to photo editing applications such as Snapchat to get that flawless look for the perfect selfie? Beware, it can take a toll on her self-esteem and trigger body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), warn researchers, including one of an Indian-origin. BDD is a mental illness involving an excessive preoccupation with […]

Toronto: Improving how mental health patients perceive themselves can be critical in treating them, a first of its kind study has claimed. The findings of the study suggest that youths with psychiatric disorders, currently receiving inpatient services, reported lower self-concept, particularly global self-worth, compared to those receiving outpatient services. “This was the first study that […]

Mumbai:  Filmmaker Karan Johar says “Dear Zindagi”, which deals with the subject of mental health, is an important film and he is proud to be associated with it. Karan on Saturday talked about the film, which features Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt, as it completed one year of its existence. “One year of ‘Dear […]