Depression

Preemies with brain injuries more at depression risk: Study

For the study, published in the journal eLife, the team used a combination of PET and MRI scans of the brain to identify the precise changes to chemistry and structure of the brain following early brain damage.

Nov 28, 2017, 18:32 PM IST

Depressed, stressed parents less likely to make homemade food for kids: Study

Beyond just serving up more fast food and frozen dinners, parents are also more likely to pressure kids to clean their plates.

Nov 26, 2017, 19:52 PM IST

Spending 'me time' may reduce depression, anxiety

Researchers also noted that the stress reduction has been proven to translate into better heart health and a reduced risk of dementia.

Nov 25, 2017, 13:08 PM IST

People under stress tend to make risky decisions

A study has found that people going through stressful circumstances usually make risky and abnormal decisions under chronic stress.

Nov 17, 2017, 19:30 PM IST

Study finds link between depression in fathers and adolescents for the first time

For the study, the team used data from two research involving 13,838 families.

Nov 17, 2017, 12:09 PM IST

Father's depression may affect mental health in teenagers

While the link between mothers' depression and depression in their children is well-established, the new study is the first to find an association between depression in fathers and their teenaged children, independent of whether the mother has it.

Nov 16, 2017, 19:40 PM IST

Study links excessive digital screen time among teens with depression, suicide

The research has found that teenagers, especially girls, who spend several hours per day before the digital screens are more likely to be depressed and have suicide-related outcomes.

Nov 14, 2017, 17:13 PM IST

New way to tackle stress is here

Blue lighting accelerates the relaxation process after acute psychosocial stress in comparison with the conventional white lighting, new research says.

Nov 12, 2017, 17:25 PM IST

Suffering from depression? Regular exercise may help you cope: Study

The results showed over 80 percent of the patients believed that the exercises recommended by the researchers helped them in improving their moods and anxiety in less time.

Nov 10, 2017, 17:46 PM IST

Postpartum depression common among fathers too, but goes undetected: Study

The study of 447 new fathers showed that the established method of detecting depression EPDS (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale) works poorly on men.

Nov 07, 2017, 18:48 PM IST

Women with PCOS at increased risk of depression, says study

Children born to mothers with PCOS were also found to be at greater risk of developing ADHD and autism spectrum disorder.

Nov 06, 2017, 17:54 PM IST

Ileana D'Cruz opens up on fighting suicidal thoughts

The world of glamour can sometimes be taxing for celebrities, who brave several odds to reach the point of high in their respective careers. Bollywood actress Ileana D'Cruz recently opened up on fighting depression and suicidal thoughts.

Nov 06, 2017, 13:21 PM IST

This brain chemical is behind all unwanted thoughts

These are all key symptoms of mental illnesses such as PTSD, schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety, says study.

Nov 05, 2017, 14:34 PM IST

India may be staring at a possible mental health epidemic: President Ram Nath Kovind

Nearly two hundred thousand Indians take their own lives each year and if data for attempted suicide was included the number goes up substantially.

Nov 03, 2017, 08:26 AM IST

Sanskars, not medicines, will cure depression, claims JNU study

Listening to 'bhajans' and 'kirtans' at an early age will act as a stress buster, the JNU study claims.

Oct 30, 2017, 09:20 AM IST

Kapil Sharma bares all about braving depression and suicidal thoughts

One of the most popular comedian-actor Indian television has ever seen, Kapil Sharma rose to stardom like none to fathom. He became every Indian family's favourite guy to watch on television.

Oct 25, 2017, 18:52 PM IST

Depression medicine may help relieve untreatable migraine pain

Drug is used to induce general anaesthesia but also provides powerful pain control for patients with painful conditions in lower doses.

Oct 23, 2017, 19:11 PM IST

Depressed women at increased risk of premature death – Know why

Though depression has also been linked with poorer diet, lack of exercise, smoking and alcohol consumption – all factors that can result in chronic health conditions – did not explain the increased risk of death associated with depression in this study.

Oct 23, 2017, 13:15 PM IST