Mental disorder

Uncovering The Risk Of Early Death From Bipolar Disorder

A recent study provides a comprehensive guide to understanding the risk of early death from bipolar disorder which is 6 times! Including information on the causes, symptoms, and treatments available.

Jul 19, 2023, 16:16 PM IST

Is Your Moodiness A Sign Of Mental Health Problem? Check Out Expert's Opinion

Agitation can be exceedingly painful and upsetting. It also interferes with social connections and professional performance, and in some cases, it raises the likelihood that someone would damage themselves or others.

Apr 18, 2023, 14:03 PM IST

1 in 8 people globally live with mental disorder: WHO

About one in eight people in the world live with a mental disorder, said the World Health Organisation, reports IANS.

Jun 17, 2022, 18:24 PM IST

80 genes that trigger depression identified

Nearly 80 genes that could be linked to depression have been identified, a finding that adds to the evidence that it is partly a genetic disorder, say scientists.

Apr 17, 2018, 09:55 AM IST

Clicking selfies a mental disorder, requires treatment: Indian study

Acute selfitis describes taking selfies at least three times a day and posting each one on social media.

Dec 18, 2017, 13:46 PM IST

People living illegally in a country face higher risk of mental distress

DREAMers is a term used for immigrants, who were brought to the United States illegally by their parents when they were minors and have lived here ever since.

Jul 28, 2017, 13:36 PM IST

Schizophrenia: Things you might not know about this mental disorder

Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and acts. 

May 24, 2017, 11:12 AM IST

Depression: Symptoms, how many people are affected by or at risk from it?

More than 300 million people around the world are now living with depression, an increase of more than 18% between 2005 and 2015.

Apr 07, 2017, 10:10 AM IST

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

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

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

Mental disorder: Depression may affect stomach, and anxiety skin

The findings suggest that mental disorders are antecedent risk factors of certain physical diseases in early life, but also vice versa, according to the researchers.

Nov 25, 2016, 14:19 PM IST

World Mental Health Day: Facts, key barriers to effective mental health services

The theme of this year's World Mental Health Day is psychological first aid and the support people can provide to those in distress.

Oct 10, 2016, 16:22 PM IST

Mental disorder: Warning signs, importance of early intervention!

Learning about mental illnesses, their developing symptoms, or early warning signs and taking swift action can help. 

Oct 10, 2016, 14:12 PM IST

More than 50 million Pakistanis suffer from mental disorder: Experts

If reports are to be believed, more than 50 million people suffer from mental disorder in Pakistan.

Oct 09, 2016, 15:28 PM IST

Performance boosting hormone may help patients with mental disorders

The hormone erythropoietin (EPO), mostly produced by the kidney, is essential for the production of red blood cells. 

Sep 19, 2016, 14:49 PM IST

Five things you must know about schizophrenia!

Schizophrenia is one of the most serious mental health conditions, affecting 26 million people worldwide.

May 24, 2016, 10:44 AM IST

Schizophrenics more likely to attempt suicide

Data were drawn from the 2012 Canadian Community Health Survey-Mental Health.

Feb 11, 2016, 12:49 PM IST