London: Women, please take note. Women are twice more likely to suffer from severe depression after a stroke than men, as researchers have found that 20 per cent of women suffered from severe depression compared to 10 per cent of men. The study also found varying patterns of symptom progression;[Read More…]
Tag: Depression
Risk of depression, anxiety higher in cerebral palsy patients: Study
London, People living with cerebral palsy face a higher risk of developing depression and anxiety than their peers without the condition, according to a new study. Cerebral palsy is a condition that affects muscle control and movement and is usually caused by an injury to the brain before, during or[Read More…]
US scientists discover link between brain activity, mood disorders
San Francisco: US scientists at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) have found a new pattern of brain activity that may help develop new therapies in the future to treat mood disorders like depression. Most human brain research on mood disorders has relied on studies in which participants lie[Read More…]
Katy Perry’s battle with depression inspired her for new song
Los Angeles: Singer Katy Perry says she connected with the cover “Waving Through a Window” from Broadway show “Dear Evan Hansen” because of her own battle with depression and “mental isolation”. Perry wrote on Instagram: “On April 29, 2017, I went and saw Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway, and was[Read More…]
Spiritual practices in childhood may boost health, cut depression later
Are you keen to boost your children’s health as well as keep them away from depressive symptoms, smoking, drugs in adulthood? If so, start training them to indulge in spiritual practices right from childhood, researchers suggest. A study showed that spiritual practices acted as a protective factor for a range[Read More…]
Here’s why the 90-day ‘golden period’ in post-stroke rehabilitation is vital
A stroke can hit anyone at any age. India reports more than 1.8 million cases every year, of which almost 15 per cent affect people in their 30s and 40s. A stroke or a Cerebro Vascular Accident (CVA) results from a sudden blood loss to the brain or bleeding within[Read More…]
Telugu news anchor commits suicide in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A Telugu news anchor committed suicide by jumping off the fifth floor of her apartment building here, police said on Monday. V. Radhika Reddy, 36, who was associated with the V6 News channel, killed herself at Srivila Apartment in Moosapet on Sunday night. A suicide note written in Telugu[Read More…]
Anxiety, depression can trigger smartphone addiction
London: People who are less emotionally stable and suffer from anxiety and depression are more likely to be addicted to their smartphones, according to a research. Emotional stability is characterised by being emotionally resilient. The study found that being less emotionally stable was associated with problematic smartphone behaviour. People who[Read More…]
Sleeping less than eight hours a night can lead to depression
Are you in the habit sleeping less than eight hours a night? Beware, you may be at risk of suffering from depression and anxiety, according to a study. Regular sleep disruptions can increase the difficulty in shifting attention away from negative thoughts. While other people may be able to move[Read More…]
Smartphone apps are effective in reducing depression
A research showed that Smartphone apps are an effective option to treat depression. Smartphones open up non-stigmatising and self-managing avenues of care for the people with depression, the study says. Thus, smartphones can help them check, recognize and administer their own mental health. This may head for safe and accessible[Read More…]
Too much Facebook can make you depressed
According to researchers from the University of California, those who check their Facebook profile more often are likely to be sad and unhealthy as compared to those who use the popular social networking site infrequently. Researchers in the US used data from 5,208 people about their Facebook use between 2013 and 2015.[Read More…]
World Health Day: Exercise, meditation, yoga, good work-life balance can help fight depression
The cases of depression are rapidly growing in India with more than 5 crore people suffering from the disorder – the highest in Southeast Asia and Western Pacific region including China. Recently, a new report by the UN health agency WHO also suggest that China and India are certainly the[Read More…]
Over 300 mn people are living with depression
Alarming: More than 5 cr people suffering from depression; over 3 cr from anxiety in India
The cases of depression are rapidly growing in India with more than 5 crore people suffering from the disorder – the highest in Southeast Asia and Western Pacific region including China. A fresh report by the UN health agency WHO also suggest that China and India are certainly the worst[Read More…]
Alarming: One in 20 Indians suffers from depression!
A study by the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences in Bengaluru revealed that one in 20 Indians suffers from some sort of depression. But, the increase in prescriptions could also be a sign that people are more open than before to seek help for depression and the rising[Read More…]
Depression linked with Contraceptive pills- Why we should worry about it?
A recent study has confirmed the link between hormonal contraceptives and depression. Published in the University of Copenhagen, this study was conducted on one million Danish women aged between the ages of 15 and 34 and spanned a period of 13 years. Extremely relevant for women who have faced the[Read More…]