It is estimated that around 56 million Indians are living with depression. Another 38 million live with an anxiety disorder. India has some of the highest suicide rates in the world. The 2016 National Health Survey found that around 14% of the Indian population is in need of “active” mental health interventions. However, there are … Read more
World Mental Health Day 2022: We all sing something daily, sometimes hourly, that brings us comfort and a bit of good luck. Most commonly, we find ourselves chanting ‘Mantras’. Although largely associated with prayers, religious offerings and proverbial incantations, mantras or ‘chants’ play a vital role in our daily lives in keeping us centered and … Read more
Eating more veggies may make you ‘blue,’ says study…but experts take issue with research Vegetarians suffered twice as many depressive episodes as meat eaters Researchers say it could be due to the “social experience” that vegetables endure But they admitted that it may also be because more depressed people are turning to the diet. By … Read more
Pregnant women can often have stressed, anxious, or depressed during all the the pregnancy Travel as a pregnancy can be overwhelming for many women, but several studies suggest that stress not only affects pregnant women but also their babies. Babies of women who were extremely stressed were often angry, crying or fussing when put in … Read more
ABSTRACT Mental health, once ignored or tucked away as a dirty secret, is increasingly becoming part of our mainstream discourse, with popular stars normalizing disclosure, in whole or in part. Mental health refers to cognitive, emotional, and behavioral well-being. The problems may initially show up as bouts of stress and panic attacks and, if left … Read more
Could a burger a day keep depression away? A new study published by the Journal of affective disorders found that beef was the only food linked to a lower risk of depression. The researchers wanted to investigate the association between vegetarianism and depression among adults. They asked 14,216 people in Brazil between the ages of … Read more
Each person’s mood fluctuates, and your experience is unique and depends on many factors. These include external factors, such as the environment or situation they are in or have been in, and internal factors, such as fluctuations in hormones, neurotransmitters, and nutrient availability. Therefore, no single mechanism can explain all the clinical manifestations of depression. … Read more
The term moonlighting has been the center of attention after Wipro it fired its 300 employees for taking side jobs. Since then, the world is busy debating whether this practice of earning extra money after work hours is correct or not. While this discussion will continue for some time to come, health experts say that … Read more