World Health Day 2017: This is how you can combat depression!
Depression is a brain disorder characterised by pervasive feeling or a state of mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.
Apr 07, 2017, 00:48 AM IST
World Health Day 2017: Eight essential oils that help to treat depression!
Every year on April 7, World Health Day is observed throughout the world and this year theme is 'Depression: Let's talk'.
Apr 07, 2017, 00:42 AM IST
Depression rising among youth; engineering students worst hit, says report
As per the National Crime Records Bureau's 2014 data, nearly 41 percent suicides were committed by people between the age of 14 and 30.
Apr 07, 2017, 00:19 AM IST
86 million in Southeast Asia victimized by depression, say WHO statistics
This year, World Health Day emphasizes on depression a condition involving persistent sadness or loss of interest or pleasure in things normally enjoyed.
Apr 06, 2017, 22:47 PM IST
World Health Day 2017: Five Indian celebrities who opened up about their battle with depression
Depression, evidently, is an extremely personal fight and it demands immense courage, grit and strength on the part of the person to come out and speak about it.
Apr 06, 2017, 22:04 PM IST
120 million Indians to be diabetic in next 20 years
According to GVS Murthy, Director of Indian Institute of Public Health (IIPH), India has the second largest number of people with diabetes which is at 70 million, next only to China which has about 110 million.
Apr 06, 2017, 14:36 PM IST
Anupam Kher urges youth to talk about depression, offers heartfelt advice
Taking a cue to from the recent Arjun Bhardwaj suicide case, he said that the new generation needs to be listened to. Anupam further stated that the problem of depression has become common among the young people.
Apr 06, 2017, 10:50 AM IST
Feeling depressed? Include these foods in your diet to fight the mental disorder!
Depression is a common mental disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest.
Apr 06, 2017, 00:45 AM IST
Instagram use could help adolescents combat depression, says study!
With millions of active users from around the globe, Instagram has a larger-than-life membership, which also includes the world's biggest celebrities.
Apr 05, 2017, 22:45 PM IST
Depression in children: Not a myth, what parents should do
But depression is certainly treatable and it needs to be addressed immediately.
Apr 05, 2017, 12:54 PM IST
Are you a night owl? You may be at greater risk of depression
Researchers found that people with type 2 diabetes who are 'night owls' and prefer the evening for activity have more symptoms of depression - regardless of the quality of their sleep - than those who sleep early and are early risers.
Apr 03, 2017, 10:22 AM IST
Prefer to sleep late? You're making yourself an easy prey to depression!
The study supports an association between circadian regulation and psychological functioning in patients with Type 2 diabetes.
Apr 03, 2017, 00:12 AM IST
With over 300 million patients, has depression become the main reason for ill health?
WHO released a staggering figure of over 30 crore people who are suffering from depression globally.
Apr 02, 2017, 12:10 PM IST
WHO releases staggering figure of depressed people globally – Read story to know number
These new figures are a wake-up call for all countries to re-think their approaches to mental health and to treat it with the urgency that it deserves.
Apr 01, 2017, 10:15 AM IST
WHO cites lack of support, social stigma as reasons for increase in global depression rate
Depression is a common mental illness characterised by persistent sadness and a loss of interest and lack of ability in everyday activities and work.
Mar 30, 2017, 20:35 PM IST
Mental Healthcare Bill 2016: Use technology as a tool for effective implementation, says official
Agarwal recognised the lack of trained professionals as a reason for lower focus on mental health in the country.
Mar 30, 2017, 18:13 PM IST
Mental Healthcare Bill passed in Lok Sabha: Why it is significant for India with high suicide rates
The passage of the Mental Healthcare Bill 2016, which was earlier passed by the Rajya Sabha in August 2016, is significant given India's current mental health status.
Mar 28, 2017, 10:24 AM IST
Video games a 'viable and effective' treatment for depression, say researchers!
The findings showed that playing the specifically designed video game helped people feel they had some control over their depression.
Mar 27, 2017, 20:25 PM IST
Speaking about depression will help you on your way to recovery, says PM Narendra Modi
He said that depression was not an incurable ailment and one can get rid of it if a right psychological environment is built for him or her.
Mar 26, 2017, 17:55 PM IST
A faster way to treat depression has come closer to reality!
Now, a faster way to treat depression has come closer to reality.
Mar 21, 2017, 22:45 PM IST
