Young Indians feel mental health issues can hit as early as their teenage years
1 in 4 young Indians feel that mental health issues can start as early as the teens, while 70 per cent of young India feels that one is susceptible to mental health issues by the age of 35 given the socio-economic milieu we live in, says a survey.
Mar 21, 2021, 16:05 PM IST
DNA: Why did Wrestler Ritika Phogat lose, the race for life?
17 years old Ritika Phogat, cousin of Geeta and Babita Phogat, committed suicide in Charkhi Dadri, Haryana. Ritika's dream was to win the gold medal in the Olympics. But after defeated by 1 point in a state level match, Ritika committed suicide, what must have happened that made her take such a big step. Now the question is, our society not serious on issues like mental health?
Mar 19, 2021, 00:16 AM IST
When will the loneliness ministry in India be formed?
Retired IFS officer Ranjit Shetty committed suicide at a posh house in Delhi's Defence colony. According to reports, Depression is being the reason behind the suicide of Ranjit Shetty, who was Indian's ambassador in France. This is not the only case, depression and loneliness are becoming a major problem in front of the whole world including India.
Feb 25, 2021, 10:08 AM IST
Being lonely ups risk of Internet addiction: Study
According to the researchers, adolescents' net use is a two-edged sword -- while the consequences of moderate use are positive, the effects of compulsive use can be detrimental. Compulsive use denotes, among other things, gaming addiction or the constant monitoring of likes on social media and comparisons to others.
Feb 23, 2021, 21:54 PM IST
Playing video games lowers risk of depression among boys, but not girls: Study
The study advocates that boys who regularly play video games at age of 11 are less likely to develop depressive symptoms three years later. It also found that girls who spend more time on social media appear to develop more depressive symptoms.
Feb 20, 2021, 14:57 PM IST
Irregular sleep schedules linked to depression
An irregular sleep schedule can increase a person's risk of depression over the long term. The study is based on data gathered by tracking the participants sleep and other activity through commercial devices worn on their wrists and asking them to report their daily mood on a smartphone app and take quarterly tests for signs of depression.
Feb 18, 2021, 22:19 PM IST
Dhoni actor Sandeep Nahar hanged himself in bedroom of flat: Police
Sandeep Nahar, who was in his 30s and featured in films like Akshay Kumar's "Kesari" and Sushant Singh Rajput-starrer "MS Dhoni", was found unconscious at his flat on Monday evening by his wife Kanchan and friends who took him to SVR Hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival, police had said.
Feb 16, 2021, 17:48 PM IST
Hours after posting disturbing video on Facebook, Dhoni actor Sandeep Nahar dies by suicide, leaves behind a note alleging trouble in personal life
The late actor, who was in his 30s and featured in films like Akshay Kumar's Kesari and Sushant Singh Rajput's MS Dhoni biopic, was found unconscious at his flat in suburban Goregaon in the evening by his wife Kanchan and friends who took him to SVR Hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival, a police official told PTI.
Feb 16, 2021, 13:03 PM IST
'ML technique could aid mental health diagnoses', according to a study conducted by University of Birmingham
While patients with depression as a primary illness are more likely to be diagnosed accurately, patients with depression and psychosis rarely experience symptoms of purely one or the other illness. For the study, published in the journal Schizophrenia Bulletin, the team explored the possibility of using ML to create highly accurate models of 'pure' forms of both illnesses and to use these to investigate the diagnostic accuracy of a cohort of patients with mixed symptoms.
Feb 09, 2021, 18:04 PM IST
Teens with depression, anxiety may benefit from peer confidants at school
Three-quarters of parents in a new national poll think peers better understand teen challenges including depression and anxiety, compared to teachers or counsellors in the school. The majority also agree that peer support leaders at school would encourage more teens to talk with someone about their mental health problems. These are findings to C.S. Mott Children`s Hospital National Poll on Children`s Health at Michigan Medicine.
Jan 19, 2021, 23:43 PM IST
Screen time, emotional health are parents top concern for their children during pandemic
C.S. Mott Children`s Hospital National Poll on Children`s Health at Michigan Medicine is based on responses from 2,027 parents with children ages 18 and under.
Dec 26, 2020, 22:51 PM IST
Nearly went into depression during lockdown : singer Ankit Tiwari
Singer Ankit Tiwari admits he almost went into depression amid the lockdown. He is now looking forward to fill in more positivity in his life.
Dec 11, 2020, 14:03 PM IST
DNA: Why suicide is becoming more fatal ‘disaster’ than COVID-19 in Japan?
In this section of DNA, we will know what is the reason that suicide is becoming more fatal ‘disaster’ than COVID-19 in Japan.
Dec 01, 2020, 00:18 AM IST
Depression to intensify into severe cyclonic storm in next 24 hours, says IMD; 12 NDRF teams deployed in Tamil Nadu
The IMD has predicted that the depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm in the next 24 hours.
Nov 24, 2020, 00:22 AM IST
Difficult for broken families children: Kangana Ranaut on Aamir Khan's daughter Ira Khan's depression battle
Ira Khan, in her Instagram video, revealed that she is suffering from depression for some years. However, she is doing better now.
Oct 13, 2020, 08:51 AM IST
Sound plays a significant role in ensuring mental wellness: Life-coach Sudhanshu Rai
Storyteller and life-coach Sudhanshu Rai opens up on the importance of mental health. The World Mental Health Day is observed every year on October 10.
Oct 10, 2020, 12:49 PM IST
Yoga Poses That Will Help You Fight Depression
Watch, Yoga Poses That Will Help You Fight Depression with Yog Guru Ramdev on Zee News.
Sep 27, 2020, 14:40 PM IST
No doctor can discuss Sushant Singh Rajput's mental health without consent: Family lawyer Vikas Singh
He also said that any doctor who claims to have treated Sushant should discuss his medical history with the family first.
Sep 05, 2020, 18:28 PM IST
Amitabh Bachchan's granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda opens up on battling 'severe anxiety', seeks therapy
She talked about the condition on the Instagram video post of Aara Health page which is an organisation co-founded by Navya along with Mallika Sahney, Pragya Saboo and Ahilya Mehta.
Sep 02, 2020, 17:26 PM IST
If Sushant Singh Rajput was depressed, he couldn't have done 'Chhichhore': Family friend Nilotpal Mrinal
Nilotpal Mrinal dismisses the depression and suicide theories about Sushant's death and is confident that a CBI investigation will bare all truth.
Aug 22, 2020, 17:31 PM IST
