Fighting anxiety and depression is a constant process. However, it rests on our shoulders to find innovative ways of cheating our subconscious mind and steer it more positively, for our own well-being and the greater good. By Pranay Morarka Bullying is an intrinsic part of every student’s life. While many happen to cope with these … Read more
March 22, 2022 — People with symptoms of moderate to severe depression are more likely than others to say they purchased a firearm recently or plan to do so in the future, a new study reveals. “Since both depression and firearm ownership are major risk factors for suicide, we wanted to understand how many people … Read more
March 15, 2022 — In casual conversation these days, you’re likely to hear: “I’m just done with COVID.” The problem is the virus isn’t done with us yet. Nor is the war in Ukraine, inflation, or gas prices, among other concerns. The statistics 2 years into the pandemic are sobering, or should be. Deaths from … Read more
The study found that symptoms of depression and anxiety mostly subsided within two months for non-hospitalised patients with COVID-19. Serious COVID-19 illness is associated with an increased risk of long-term adverse mental health outcomes, according to a study published in The Lancet Public Health journal. The researchers found that hospitalised patients with a SARS-CoV-2 infection … Read more
By Jay Lankau Healthy breakfast recipes, falling off milk crates, beauty hacks, and 10 ways to know if your husband is cheating on you: TikTok has it all. There are millions of videos on TikTok, and hundreds of thousands using the hashtag #mentalhealth. Some videos have more than 9 million views. And some are from … Read more
If you’re looking for advice, you can call friends and family. You can speak with a spiritual leader or life coach. But if you ask your therapist, you may be disappointed. Melba Vasquez, PhD, a psychologist in independent practice in Austin, TX, has heard the plea a number of times throughout her career: “Why don’t … Read more
Feb. 10, 2022 — People with long-COVID “brain fog” may be able to recover mental abilities that were dulled or stolen from them by the virus through an approach that has improved the effects of stroke, traumatic brain injury, and other post-viral disorders, doctors and scientists say. For a lucky portion of the population, COVID-19 … Read more
By Kulin Shah The Budget 2022-23 aims to plug the gaps in the healthcare sphere through a National Digital Health Ecosystem. It is expected to usher a new era towards increasing the use of technology in a bid to cover a larger portion of the population under the health ambit through affordable services. Notably, budget … Read more
Jan. 25, 2022 — This past fall, when major children’s health organizations declared a national emergency in child and adolescent mental health, health care providers felt validated. The American Academy of Pediatrics and American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry “came together to put this statement out there because we’ve seen a rising volume of … Read more
The advantages of exercise and physical activity have been proven across the lifetime. We should keep moving and most of our body’s systems function effectively when we are constantly physically active. By IAS officer (Dr.) Heera Lal and Robin Singh The COVID-19 pandemic implies that many of us are home bound and resting more than … Read more