Mental illness

Mental Health: Why Youth Is Facing Challenges - Causes, Warning Signs And Prevention

According to a psychologist, "about half of all mental health disorders in adulthood start by age 14, but most cases are undetected and untreated". As the youth struggles with mental health issues, expert points out the warning signs to watch out for and steps to prevent or tackle these problems.

Sep 01, 2023, 12:01 PM IST

Mental Health: Understanding Economic Burden Of Mental Illness

The economic costs associated with mental health conditions are multifaceted, ranging from direct healthcare expenses to indirect costs resulting from productivity losses and reduced quality of life.

Jul 13, 2023, 11:44 AM IST

Rajasthan: Hydrophobia Patient Allegedly Kills Woman, Eats Her Flesh

Jaipur Flesh Eating Incident: Even in the hospital, he created a ruckus, after which he was tied up by the nursing staff on a bed.

May 28, 2023, 17:19 PM IST

Women With Mental Health Problems Twice At Risk Of Developing Cervical Cancer: Study

The study reveals that women with mental illness should be made more aware of the need to undergo regular gynaecological screening. 

Mar 24, 2023, 16:57 PM IST

Delhi: 24-Year-Old Man, Stressed Over Medical Bills, Dies By Suicide In Hotel

The deceased identified as Nitesh had booked a room in the hotel on Tuesday afternoon (March 21) and entered the hotel with a small bag as per an IANS report.

Mar 22, 2023, 13:07 PM IST

Covid-19 Pandemic Spiked Depression Whether People Were Infected Or Not: Study

The study reveals that depression symptoms rose significantly during the pandemic, with more than half of all patients reporting some degree of clinically-relevant depressive symptoms. 

Mar 05, 2023, 14:05 PM IST

Delhi: Man Dies After Jumping in Front of Moving Metro in Suspected Suicide

The victim was taken to Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital where he was declared brought dead. Later, his father and sister were informed, a senior police officer said.

 

Feb 12, 2023, 22:50 PM IST

Mental Health: How effective are anti-depressants? New study creates flutter

A new study published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry has raised questions on the effectiveness of anti-depressants on depressed patients. However, there is much more to the study than what meets the eye.

Aug 20, 2022, 15:00 PM IST

Alia Bhatt's sister Shaheen Bhatt opens up on dealing with depression when she was a teenager

Screenwriter Shaheen Bhatt revealed that she experienced depression first when she was 12 years old in her latest audiobook 'I've Never Been (Un)Happier'.

Dec 16, 2021, 23:31 PM IST

Kapil Sharma realized he suffered from depression after media reports, says ‘Paper walon ka bhala ho’

Kapil Sharma opens up about his battle with depression and how his wife Ginni Chatrath became his pillar of strength.

Sep 29, 2021, 08:57 AM IST

ICYMI: Sadhguru's conversation with Demi Lovato on mental illness, spirituality and aliens creates a flutter online!

Demi Lovato and spiritual leader Sadhguru talked about a conscious planet, spirituality and aliens, leaving followers amused. 

Aug 05, 2021, 16:48 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

Mahesh Bhatt's daughter Shaheen Bhatt harassed online, shares screenshots of abusive messages; warns of legal action

For the uninitiated, after actor Sushant Singh Rajput's demise, the ghost of nepotism and favouritism is back as a debate discussion topic. Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and family have been trolled massively over few weeks for encouraging nepotism in the industry. 

Jul 14, 2020, 08:56 AM IST

Taraji P Henson in tears while talking about mental illness

The interviewer Maria Shriver joined Henson as she met with students at Chicago's High School for the Arts, who explained that kids who talk about mental health problems are considered "weak".

Oct 09, 2019, 19:33 PM IST

Mental Hai Kya is sensitive towards mental illness: Ekta Kapoor

The words "Trust no one" appear towards the end of the video clipping like a warning. 

Jun 18, 2019, 18:21 PM IST

Teens likely to drop out of high school due to depression: Study

The researchers also looked at ADHD and conduct disorder.

Dec 11, 2017, 18:36 PM IST

Five new categories of mental illness identified

The research helps better define mental illness in order to provide improved treatment plans for the millions of patients who suffer from these disorders.

Dec 09, 2017, 16:09 PM IST

Mental illness may pass from one generation to another, says study

Possible explanations include changes in the evacuees' parenting behaviour stemming from their childhood experience or epigenetic changes - chemical alterations in gene expression, without any changes to underlying DNA.

Nov 30, 2017, 16:17 PM IST

A boss' response to his employee asking for leave to focus on her mental health is a lesson for all of us! - Read

 Parker works for live chat software engineering company Olark and has been extremely vocal about her battle with mental illness.  

Jul 13, 2017, 13:39 PM IST

People with depression may have 53 percent higher risk of heart disease!

Researchers have identified some important factors which increase risk for heart disease, including antipsychotic use and higher body mass index.

May 12, 2017, 22:15 PM IST