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The ongoing festive season is a time of celebration and togetherness, beginning with festivals such as Janmashtami and Ganeshotsav and continuing through Navratri, Dussehra and Diwali, followed by ...
Recent research has suggested that folic acid (vitamin B9) supplementation may reduce the risk of suicide attempts. However, a ...
Anxiety, depression and sleep disorders are among the most common mental health problems reported by specialists in Syria, largely due ...
NEW YORK — Karl-Anthony Towns has been traded from Minnesota, lost the conference finals and won the NBA title for his childhood team — and still feels he is in the period of grief that began six ...
Children whose mothers had a recorded depression diagnosis around the time of pregnancy were slightly more likely to need special educational support in school, and those whose mothers were also ...
A therapist shares six reasons Halloween can comfort anxious people, from shared scares and predictable endings to nostalgic fall rituals.
By Catherine EgwuomSome men conceal depression due to societal expectations of masculinity, exposing themselves to worsening psychological distress and delaying access to professional mental-health ...
When the Southport killer Axel Rudakubana was transferred from a category A prison to Broadmoor hospital, many observers complained that he was getting off lightly. But these places are anything but ‘cushy’, says the…
While social anxiety and vulnerable narcissism both stem from feelings of inadequacy, a new study reveals they are driven by different types of shame. Social anxiety relies on self-criticism, whereas ...
Whenever Thane businessman Shekhar travels to south Mumbai for a meeting, he sets off more than three hours early. This is because he plans his route carefully to ensure he is never more than five ...
Akron Children's is part of a global initiative to leverage the role children's hospitals can play in preventing suicide. Here's what that means.
Greater awareness, early intervention and community support are needed to help address suicide among New Zealand’s young people, a Franklin mental health worker says. Ross Cormack is a social worker ...
Mental health care in India requires looking beyond single causes, examining complex biological factors, genetics, and life experiences to improve public health outcomes and treatment gaps.
Mental health care in India requires looking beyond single causes, examining complex biological factors, genetics, and life experiences to improve public health outcomes and treatment gaps.
As more people turn to AI for emotional support, concerns about dependence are growing. An expert explains how to use chatbots without losing human connection. | Health ...
Kimberley Atkinson was misdiagnosed with depression for 14 years before a manic episode left her hospitalised against her will.
The Out of the Darkness Walk was held at Staunton’s Gypsy Hill Park Saturday, Oct. 10.
(Elsa Olofsson/Unsplash) Cannabis is famous for making people feel relaxed, amused, and even elated, but sometimes it can have almost the opposite effect. In some cases, cannabis use can trigger ...
Mental health is an important part of our overall health and well-being. Just as we take care of our physical health by eating nutritious foods, staying active, and getting regular ...
Addressing mental health topics is crucial for children's emotional literacy and can serve as a preventive measure against future difficulties. Parents need to be mindful of behavioral or emotional ...
In a move advocates described as shocking, El Paso County Public Health is dropping its role in the community's youth suicide prevention program.
New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns marked World Mental Health Day by discussing his ongoing emotional recovery following the loss of his mother, highlighting the importance of seeking support in ...
Today is “World Mental Health Day.” This year’s theme is “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change.” The theme focuses on understanding the importance of listening to people who have ...
Dr Navkiran Mahajan, professor and head of the department of psychiatry, said that greater societal awareness has encouraged more individuals to seek professional help instead of ignoring symptoms or ...
World Mental Health Day event discusses increasing number of reported suicide cases amid growing mental health challenges ...
A Tulane University study links loneliness and social isolation to the loss of nearly six years of life free from mental disorders like depression and anxiety.
For 14 years, she assumed these were all the symptoms of her depression until her behaviour started to change dramatically. "I started becoming really erratic in my thinking style, having delusional ...
World Mental Health Day on October 10 highlighted several emerging issues in mental health, including greater involvement of people with firsthand experience, concerns about AI chatbots, the ...
Whenever Thane businessman Shekhar travels to south Mumbai for a meeting, he sets off over three hours early. This is because he plans his route carefully to ensure he is never more than five minutes ...
Mental Health Awareness Week is set to get underway for another year, with this year's theme being 'Belonging Matters.' ...
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