Anxiety And Pain Affect Breathing On A Cellular Level: Study
A study found a neural network in the human brain that coordinates rhythm with feelings of fear and pain.
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Computer, Smartphone-based Treatments Effective In Reducing Depression Symptoms, Study Finds
Study found that computer and smartphone-based treatments are extremely effective at reducing depression symptoms
Karnataka Youngster Showing New ways In Opening Up On Mental Health Issues
17-year-old Karnataka boy Lakshit Shakuntala has recently developed a podcast series addressing the increasing mental health problems among youngsters.
Email Anxiety: A New Health Hazard For Young Indian Professionals
According to a AMX India study , nearly 58% of Indian professionals reported that they get anxious to constantly check their work emails every few hours since when remote working started.
Instagram To Bring Back Chronological Feed After Facing Scrutiny Over Its Effect On Young Users Mental Health
Instagram is planning to launch a version of the app with a chronological feed in 2022. The app has faced intense scrutiny over the potential… Read More »Instagram To Bring Back Chronological Feed After Facing Scrutiny Over Its Effect On Young Users Mental Health
Chronic Stress And Depression Boost This Brain Receptor, Study Maps Out How To Block It
Brain News – Study reveals the structure of the unusual brain receptor named GPR158, a factor involved in major depression, and found that eliminating its… Read More »Chronic Stress And Depression Boost This Brain Receptor, Study Maps Out How To Block It
Online Gaming Boom In India Taking A Toll On Users’ Mental Health
During the initial months of the nationwide lockdown, there was a 21% increase in the time spent on gaming apps which has adveresly affected the physical and mental health of individuals.
Adverse Effects Of Superstitions On Mental Health In India
Superstitious beliefs and practices along with health-seeking behavior, cultural diversity, and lack of literacy are some of the significant causes behind the mental morbidity rate in India.
Mental Health Affects Work Performance
Young employee Tarun Sharma shared how his pre-existing mental health issues affected his first job.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Prevent Major Depression In Older Adults With Insomnia
The study has found that cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT-I) prevented major depression
Women With PCOS Are Prone To Depression And Anxiety
PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is the most common, complex hormone disorder in women, with prevalence of 3-22% in India (10% of adults and 20% of adolescents are suffering from this problem).
Mohali Cafe Amalgamates Delicious Food With Mental Well-Being
Psychology graduate Angel D’ Souza has recently launched ‘Your Sugar Daddy’ the first cafe in Mohali to serve delicious foods and raise mental health awareness.
Pandemic Blues Hits 14% Adolescents In India
According to a UNICEF report, around 14% of adolescents (15-24 years) in India are feeling depressed or having little interest in doing things during the ongoing pandemic.
Higher Risk Of Mental Health Problems Among City Dwellers In India
City dwellers in India are at a 40% higher risk of developing depression. Dementia, higher suicide rates, substance use disorders are more common in Indian cities.
Parental Depression Is Associated With Worse Childhood Mental Health: Study
Children living with a parent who has depression tend to develop depression and not achieve educational success.
PhD Students In India More Likely To Suffer From Depression
A study conducted among students in Kerala revealed that 68% of Ph.D. students experience some sort of depressive disorder.
Social Media Overdose Leads To Depression And Anxiety Among Indian Adolescents
A Statista report showed that the number of social media users in India has increased to 448 million in 2021 due to the extreme use of smartphones during the pandemic.
Mother Suffering Postnatal Depression Killed Her Newborn Baby
Regular mental health counseling can help mothers overcome their postnatal depression
Depression And Anxiety Raise Risk of C-Section Among Pregnant Women
Depression and anxiety in pregnant women may be connected to the type of delivery.
Depression Affects One In Every Four Children, Says WHO
A report by World Health Organization (WHO) mentioned that one in every four children in India aged between 13-15 suffers from depression and related symptoms.
Baby Teeth May Help Predict Mental Health Risks In Later Life
The study found that thickness of growth lines in baby teeth may one day help in identifying children at risk for depression.
Door-to-door Mental Health Survey For Covid Survivors
Three medical institutions in Ranchi have taken an initiative to conduct a door-to-door survey to assess the mental health conditions of covid survivors.
Sitting For Long Hours Is Linked To Depression And Anxiety: Study
Long period sitting in the weeks following were likely to have higher symptoms of depression.
Personal Tragedy Motivates Tribal Women To Help Hundreds Fight Their Mental Illness
Tribal woman Sumitra Gargai, a member of Ekjut organization, helps hundreds with mental illness across different rural villages in India.
Suicide And Depression Survivor Ayush Shares His Story
Suicide survivor 29-year-old Ayush shared his depression story and how he overcame his mental condition and suicidal tendencies.
Culmination Of A ‘Bad Habit’: Payal’s Story Of OCD
Payal Rastogi shared how she battled with OCD with the help of psychotherapies.
Gargi Dasgupta Beats Depression With Dance And Movement Therapy
Gargi Dasgupta, a Kolkata-based dance teacher, shared how dance and movement therapy immensely helped her beat depression.