Childhood Amnesia: Did You Know Your Earliest Memories Start At Age 2.5?

A recent study revealed how social media makes teens materialistic.

Increased materialism is also linked to low self-esteem and poor mindfulness in adolescents.

Adolescent Mental Health

Adolescent mental health refers to the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of young people between the ages of 10 and 19. It is a critical period of development, characterized by rapid physical, cognitive, and social changes, which can lead to various mental health issues, such as:

A large body of research validates the benefits of listening in silence to someone with depression and social anxiety.

These works also highlight the importance of reflective listening and empathetic advising in mental health conversations.

Depression And The Science Of Listening

Depression is a debilitating mental health condition, marked by symptoms like sadness, anhedonia, worthlessness, and fatigue. Many people with depression find it difficult to manage their symptoms on their own and benefit from having someone to talk to.

Studies reveal greater incidences of violence and sadness in teen girls.

Early mental health care and a strong support system can go a long way in addressing these mental health issues.

Teen Girls’ Mental Health

Adolescence is a time of overwhelming changes. This phase also brings with it great vulnerability to poor mental health, especially in teenage girls.

Research shows that teenage girls are struggling with mental illnesses that impact their daily functioning and social relationships. The prevale

Menstrual disorders refer to a range of conditions that affect a person's menstrual cycle.

Recent studies show that menstrual disorders change women's brains, making them susceptible to mental health disorders.

What Are Menstrual Disorders?

Menstrual disorders are conditions that affect a woman's menstrual cycle (or the regular, cyclical process that occurs in a woman's body to prepare for pregnancy).

Menstrual disorders can include a variety of different conditions that affect the frequency, duration, intensit

India's Mental Health Care Act (MHCA) decriminalizes suicide, mandating the protection of individuals' rights who attempt suicide.

The act also provides for the establishment of a National Suicide Prevention Strategy (NSPS) to reduce suicide mortality by 10% by 2030.

Poor Mental Health And Suicide In India

Recent research shows that diagnosed, untreated, and mistreated mental disorders account for 88% of suicides in India. In the last two decades, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, the suicide rate has increased from