Chronic physical illness in childhood can give you depression in adulthood: Study
The paper revealed that the sufferers of all chronic conditions reviewed were at increased risk of developing depression or anxiety, emotional problems that persisted beyond childhood and adolescence and into adult life.
May 13, 2017, 11:44 AM 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
Depression: These 3 drugs could help treat the condition
Researchers found that the incidence of depression symptoms in patients who took ketamine in addition to other pain therapeutics dropped by 50 per cent compared to the patients who took any other drug or drug combination for pain.
May 04, 2017, 14:12 PM IST
53 percent mental health patients experience relapses in UK
In total, 9.2 billion pounds are spent every year by the NHS on mental health support and services.
May 02, 2017, 00:38 AM IST
Depression: How to deal with it naturally
Depression is first characterized by denial followed by anger. People do not accept that they suffer from depression; they brush it off as just a low point in their life.
Apr 28, 2017, 12:34 PM IST
Thin women most likely to become victims to depression: Study
The study, published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, pointed out that depressed people may be more likely to lose weight, or it could be that being thin makes people depressed.
Apr 23, 2017, 11:10 AM IST
Government hospitals in Kerala to pay special attention to depressed people
Such clinics would be opened in 170 primary health centres, which are being converted as family health centres under the Comprehensive Primary Health Care programme.
Apr 21, 2017, 21:07 PM IST
People with poor sleep are more likely to see things negatively: Study
Researchers have found that people with poor sleep may find it harder to see things in a postive light.
Apr 20, 2017, 01:00 AM IST
Smartphone addiction may create personal, social problems
In the study, participants who identified themselves as "addicts" and "fanatics" exhibited signs that could indicate depression, social isolation, social anxiety, shyness, impulsivity and low self-esteem.
Apr 15, 2017, 15:13 PM IST
Zest for life, spirituality: The ''positive side'' of breast cancer
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Apr 15, 2017, 00:06 AM IST
Eating this superfood daily can help fight depression!
Do you include chia seeds in your daily diet? If no, then start consuming it daily as experts have said that chia seeds could help fight depression.
Apr 14, 2017, 14:26 PM IST
Let's talk Depression: This AIB video is definitely worth watching ( Check it out)
The AIB video titled 'If people treated other illnesses like they treat depression' shows how the world would be like if a physical illness like typhoid gets treated like depression.
Apr 12, 2017, 16:46 PM IST
Depression increases risk of heart attack: Study
While a lot has been spoken and written about depression and its impact on mental health, the repercussions of chronic depression on the human body and physical health are often overlooked.
Apr 08, 2017, 00:39 AM IST
DNA: Know why it is important to talk about depression
Why it is important to talk about "Depression"? . Watch the full segment of "DNA"for more details.
Apr 08, 2017, 00:23 AM IST
Play tackles stigma, superstitions surrounding depression
The play 'Avsaad Aao Baat Kare (Depression Let's Talk)' - presented at the Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in New Delhi - depicts major organs of the body in human form and accusing each other of being depressed.
Apr 07, 2017, 17:51 PM IST
Walking most effective anti-depressant, reveals health survey
According to the fourth edition of the Max Bupa Walk For Health Survey, 97% of Indians who walk regularly, experience improvement in their mental and emotional health.
Apr 07, 2017, 17:00 PM IST
Atypical depression: Are you a victim of this?
Atypical depression is characterised by sleeping too much (hypersomnia), increased appetite or weight gain.
Apr 07, 2017, 16:27 PM IST
World Health Day: India needs to prioritize prevention & wellness to check NCDs
Compounding the situation is an inadequate delivery infrastructure, talent shortage and limited funding from public and private sources.
Apr 07, 2017, 14:45 PM 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
I pray that you are blessed with wonderful health, says PM Narendra Modi on World Health Day
The Prime Minister also insisted that those who are depressed must share how they feel with their loved ones, adding that 'suppression of depression is not good'.
Apr 07, 2017, 09:34 AM IST
