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
Sexual abuse may accelerate puberty in girls, says study
A new study has revealed that girls, who experience physical and sexual abuse in life may accelerate early puberty.
Mar 19, 2017, 00:05 AM IST
Restlessness can be mistaken with depression: Experts
The present restlessness in the society is often mistaken with depression which in true sense is obsessiveness, according to prominent sociologists and psycho-analysts.
Mar 18, 2017, 00:37 AM IST
Low anti-anxiety hormone levels may increase postpartum depression, says study
A new study has shown that pregnant women having low levels of anti-anxiety hormone in their second trimester may have high risk of developing postpartum depression.
Mar 15, 2017, 23:33 PM IST
New hormone test may distinguish schizophrenia, depression
The results, reported in Experimental Physiology, revealed that AVP release can distinguish schizophrenia from depression.
Mar 14, 2017, 16:34 PM IST
Maternity Bill passed: Why it is good for the mother, baby and everyone
The development is surely a significant moment for working women, particularly, who are pregnant or are planning to have a child because sufficient maternity leave is crucial for health of mother and child.
Mar 10, 2017, 11:03 AM IST
Feeling depressed? Eat yogurt rich in lactobacillus
Depression is a huge problem and the treatments are not very good, because they come with huge side effects.
Mar 09, 2017, 16:48 PM IST
Decoded – How yoga helps combat depression
The findings provide support for the use of yoga-based interventions as an alternative or supplement to pharmacologic treatments for depression, researchers said.
Mar 06, 2017, 14:22 PM IST
Here comes an alternative for antidepressants
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is common, recurrent, chronic and disabling.
Mar 04, 2017, 14:15 PM IST
Pharma giant Lupin embarks on generic drug treatment to treat depression in US
We have launched generic Pristiq (Desvenlafaxine Succinate) extended-release tablets, 50 mg and 100 mg having received an approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) earlier.
Mar 02, 2017, 16:09 PM IST
Stigma, depression and anxiety may cause psoriasis to recur in patients
The doctors also said that at least 18 percent of the patients have been frequently asked whether their condition is communicable, pointing to a grave lack of awareness on the disease.
Mar 01, 2017, 22:44 PM IST
Self-Injury Awareness Day: When a loved one self-injures, symptoms and causes of self-harm
Self-injury is an unhealthy way to cope with emotional pain, intense anger and frustration.
Mar 01, 2017, 10:44 AM IST
Feeling depressed after childbirth? Ways to deal with postpartum baby blues
Postpartum depression (PPD), also called postnatal depression, is very common after childbirth.
Feb 27, 2017, 10:34 AM IST
Reduce your risk of depression, anxiety; live in a greener habitat, says study!
In the study, common types of birds including blackbirds, robins, blue tits and crows were seen.
Feb 26, 2017, 20:37 PM IST
