psychiatric disorders

Self-esteem key to treat mental health patients: Study

According to the researchers, self-concept might be an important aspect to consider when implementing treatment programmes to improve the mental health of youth who are hospitalised.

Feb 21, 2018, 17:27 PM IST

Psychiatric disorders genetically linked to drug use

Apart from environmental factors, such as stress and social relationships, a person's genetic make-up can also contribute to their vulnerability to substance involvement and psychiatric disorders, says a study.

Oct 07, 2016, 15:52 PM IST

Artificial stimulation can help fight brain disorders

Scientists know that stimulating the brain via electricity or other means may help ease the symptoms of various neurological and psychiatric disorders like epilepsy and depression.

Sep 28, 2016, 00:32 AM IST

Psychiatric disorders genetically linked to diabetes

A team of scientists has discovered a molecular link between psychiatric disorders and type 2 diabetes.

Feb 07, 2016, 14:37 PM IST

Exposure to bullying may cause psychiatric disorders later

Exposure to bullying as a child may lead to psychiatric disorders in adulthood that require medical intervention, a study among Finnish children finds.

Dec 12, 2015, 20:35 PM IST

Blame your parents if you are 'impulsive'

If the tendencies of delay discounting keeps on bugging you and you often choose to take a smaller reward that is available immediately, then it isn't your fault as according to a recent study it is influenced by a person's genetic makeup.

Dec 09, 2015, 10:46 AM IST