Depression

Now, Instagram will help you cope with depression

Depression has a way of silencing its sufferers. Even in today's technology-connected society, people are hesitant to talk about their painful experiences and suffering for fear of being stigmatised.

Feb 24, 2017, 19:30 PM IST

Is your loved one depressed? This is what you can do

While stress can make depression worse, patience and perseverance is required because recovery from depression can take time.

Feb 24, 2017, 10:47 AM IST

Alarming rise of mental cases in India: Over 5 cr Indians affected by depression, 3 cr others have anxiety, says WHO

HO document shows that while over five crore Indians, suffered from depression in 2015, over three crore others suffered from anxiety disorders in the corresponding year.

Feb 24, 2017, 09:24 AM IST

WHO regards depression as major cause of disability: Report

An estimated 322 million people suffered depressive disorders in 2015, a rise of 18.4 percent in a decade, as people live longer, the United Nations agency said in a report.

Feb 23, 2017, 21:07 PM IST

Managing these three emotions can save your heart

Monitoring your emotional well-being and taking action before it hit you can help you stay healthy and save your heart.

Feb 15, 2017, 13:24 PM IST

Fruits and vegetables can combat depression in merely two weeks!

 Researchers from the University of Otago studied 171 adults aged between 18 and 25 about their dietary habits.

Feb 12, 2017, 21:01 PM IST

Boost self-esteem by easing partner's stress

The findings of a research showed that a man's feelings of self-esteem get a boost from supporting a depressed partner.

Feb 09, 2017, 13:53 PM IST

Need stress relief? Adopt these three simple healthy habits

Making few changes in your lifestyle such as, maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle habits is one of the best ways to find relief from stress.

Feb 09, 2017, 11:45 AM IST

Researchers suggest psychotherapy may mend brain changes in social phobia

Researchers have suggested that psychotherapy may help treat patients who are suffering from a social phobia by removing impairments in the key brain structures that are involved in processing and regulating emotions.

Feb 07, 2017, 20:55 PM IST

Acupuncture treatment help reduce chronic pain, depression: Study

Do you often suffer from chronic pain and depression? If yes, then try acupuncture treatment as it helps to reduce the pain.

Jan 31, 2017, 22:39 PM IST

Anxiety, depression may amplify risk of death from some cancers

This association may also be affected by reverse causality, where undiagnosed (early) cancer might have had an underlying impact on mood.

Jan 26, 2017, 23:14 PM IST

Aromatherapy for stress, anxiety and depression – Here are five best essential oils!

Here are some of the best essential oils that can help relief symptoms of stress, depression and anxiety.

Jan 25, 2017, 09:38 AM IST

Gestational diabetes likely to elevate depression risk following childbirth

The study also found that among women with a history of depression, pre-gestational diabetes and mild preterm delivery increased the risk of postpartum depression.

Jan 19, 2017, 21:09 PM IST

This drug may boost memory in patients suffering from depression - Read

Almost all patients with depression experience problems with concentration, memory and attention.

Jan 17, 2017, 18:58 PM IST

Depression could mean lack of nutrition too! Six nutritional deficiencies that may cause the mental condition

Nutritional deficiency can also play its part in triggering or worsening the mental condition.

Jan 16, 2017, 21:43 PM IST

For your heart, depression may be as risky as obesity and cholesterol

Depression accounted for nearly 15 per cent of the cardiovascular deaths. 

Jan 15, 2017, 18:29 PM IST

Brain protein behind depression in pregnancy

The results showed that the lower BDNF levels at both the second and third trimesters predicted greater depressive symptoms in the third trimester. 

Jan 14, 2017, 00:28 AM IST

Antidepressant may up hip fracture risk in elderly

The study found that even in people without Alzheimer's, the regular use of antidepressants was associated with two times higher risk of hip fracture among controls.

Jan 12, 2017, 14:47 PM IST

People with depression have risk of suffering from schizophrenia

As the symptoms of schizophrenia are similar to depression, the gene makeup plays an important role

Jan 10, 2017, 00:16 AM IST

Smartphone apps can help deal with depression, anxiety

Researchers from Northwestern University in the United States found that 13 speedy mini-apps called `IntelliCare` significantly reduced 50 percent depression and anxiety

Jan 07, 2017, 09:56 AM IST