Articles about Mental Health

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05 Jun 2021

Man saved after Facebook alerts Delhi Police about self-harm video

A 39-year-old man who shared a live video of harming himself on Facebook was saved by Delhi Police after it was alerted by a call from an office of the social media giant, officials said on Saturday.

02 Jun 2021

Cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy stresses on importance of mental health assistance

Completely devastated after losing her mother and sister to COVID-19 recently, Indian cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy says she is slowly learning to tune herself out of that grief. She stressed the importance of mental health assistance in situations of crisis.

16 May 2021

#HealthBytes: Here's how exercising impacts your mental well being

Ideally, we should all exercise regularly, but do our hectic daily schedules leave us with the time and energy to take it up?

02 Apr 2021

MTV announces launch of multi-year 'Mental Health is Health' initiative

MTV Entertainment Group (MTVE) has announced a new mental health campaign to tackle the growing crisis.

17 Mar 2021

BJP MP from Himachal Pradesh found dead at Delhi home

Ram Swaroop Sharma, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Himachal Pradesh, was found dead inside his residence in Delhi.

15 Nov 2020

MP cop, who went missing years ago, found by ex-colleagues

In a dramatic turn of circumstances, a police officer, who had gone missing 15 years ago, was incidentally found by two of his former colleagues in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

05 Nov 2020

Britney Spears is "fine," sends "prayers, love" to her fans

Numerous fans of Britney Spears can be happy, now that their favorite popstar recently declared on social media that she's doing fine.

01 Nov 2020

Justin Bieber opens up about feeling suicidal in the past

Pop star Justin Bieber is in a good mental state right now, after going through personal and health struggles for a long period of time in the past.

11 Oct 2020

Aamir Khan's daughter Ira reveals she is suffering from depression

Bollywood star Aamir Khan's daughter Ira Khan has revealed that she has been suffering from depression for more than four years.

10 Oct 2020

"Depression ki dukan": Kangana takes apparent dig at Deepika

Today, as the world marks Mental Health Day, actor Kangana Ranaut used the opportunity to encourage fans to watch her film Judgementall Hai Kya, which revolves around a woman struggling with mental health issues.

10 Sep 2020

#ThereIsHelp: Twitter launches search prompt to prevent suicides, self harm

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people around the world die by suicide.

23 Jul 2020

Kim Kardashian opens up on Kanye's struggle with bipolar disorder

Kim Kardashian West on Wednesday addressed growing concerns over her husband, rap star Kanye West's mental health, asking fans and media to show compassion and empathy toward their family.

19 Jul 2020

This app tracks your phone usage to monitor mental health

When a contagion is claiming hundreds of lives on a daily basis, problems like anxiety and depression can increase exponentially.

09 Jul 2020

Coronavirus pandemic: How to deal with mental health issues

Everything has (figuratively) been turned upside down in the coronavirus-infected world; staying cheerful or motivated seems impossible.

23 Jun 2020

Deepika slams paparazzi for sharing Sushant's video without family's consent

Since actor Sushant Singh Rajput's tragic demise, various pictures and videos of the late actor have been incessantly doing the rounds on social media.

16 Jun 2020

SC notice to Centre, IRDAI over insurance for mental illnesses

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sent notices to the Centre and the Insurance Regulatory Development Authority of India (IRDAI) on a plea seeking financial cover for mental illnesses.

19 May 2020

Five easy DIY craft ideas to keep your kids busy

A perfect balance of studies and extra-curricular activities contributes to the overall personality development of your child, ensuring proper intellectual growth in them.

23 Apr 2020

After backlash, Deepika's conversation with WHO chief put on hold

Recently, Deepika Padukone announced that she would collaborate with the Director-General of World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, to discuss the importance of mental health in light of the coronavirus crisis.

01 Feb 2020

Five habits to boost your mental health

Brain is the powerhouse of the body, which is why keeping it charged and healthy is of utmost importance.

22 Jan 2020

When Deepika Padukone opened up about her mental health issues

Actor Deepika Padukone was on Tuesday conferred with the Crystal Award at the ongoing World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, for her contribution towards spreading awareness about the importance of mental health.

09 Jan 2020

Five tips to help you meditate well

You have probably already heard a lot about it, but meditation is one of the most rewarding rituals out there. Among other benefits, it can help reduce stress, anxiety, improve heart health, immunity, and sleep quality.

05 Jan 2020

Five ways to help you manage the winter blues

With winter hitting the top gear, you are bound to feel "down" or "low" once again.

06 Dec 2019

Glenn Maxwell may start playing soon: Details here

In October end, Australian cricket star Glenn Maxwell had left the national team to take an indefinite break away from the game.

19 Nov 2019

#InternationalMen'sDay: Do we really need it? Answering the million-dollar question

Fellow brothers, November 19 is celebrated as International Men's Day or IMD.

17 Nov 2019

Five home decor tips for a calming and relaxing vibe

With our increasingly packed work schedules, unhealthy lifestyle habits, and perpetually falling air quality, our mental health is bound to take a toll.

16 Nov 2019

Ben Stokes was worried during 2019 World Cup: Details here

Ben Stokes was England's hero in the ICC World Cup 2019 and had a dream tournament to hand his side a maiden title.

13 Nov 2019

Indian captain Virat Kohli admits to mental struggles: Details here

Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli has admitted that he went through mental struggles back in 2014.

24 Sep 2019

Mental Health isn't fashion: Model protests over Gucci's 'straitjacket' collection

On Sunday, Gucci debuted its spring/summer 2020 collection during the Milan Fashion Week.

07 Aug 2019

Mental health: Five ways to manage stress and anxiety

With our increasingly packed work schedules, fast approaching deadlines, unhealthy lifestyle habits, and bad diet routines, our mental health is bound to take a toll.

07 Jul 2019

#HealthBytes: What happens when you stop having sex

A satisfying sex life results in overall emotional, physical, and mental well-being of couples.

03 Jul 2019

IIT-Hyderabad student commits suicide; said wasn't worthy of being missed

In a tragic incident, a student of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Hyderabad, allegedly killed himself by hanging from the ceiling fan in his hostel room, the police said on Tuesday.

01 Jul 2019

#HealthBytes: Five best food items to boost your brain power

Our mental health is just as important as our physical well being (if not more), and in both cases, our diet plays a crucial role.

26 Jun 2019

#HealthBytes: Six simple tips to enhance concentration

With increasingly packed work schedules, unhealthy eating habits, and sedentary lifestyles, our levels of stress and anxiety are at an all-time high.

05 Jun 2019

Teenager rape survivor uses legal euthanasia to end life

A 17-year-old teenage girl from the Netherlands ended her own life through legal euthanasia after struggling with mental illnesses.

31 May 2019

How Department of Posts helped missing woman reunite with family

A woman who went missing three years ago from a remote area in Bihar's Madhubani was reunited with her family, thanks to the Department of Posts (DoP).

15 May 2019

Teen kills self after Instagram-followers 'voted' for her to die

A 16-year-old girl in Malaysia allegedly committed suicide on Monday after running a social media poll, asking her followers to vote on whether she should choose "death" or "life".

05 May 2019

Muzaffarpur shelter-home case: 11 missing girls may have been murdered

In a major development which is sure to make the Muzaffarpur shelter-home case bleaker, CBI told Supreme Court on Friday that 11 girls who had gone missing from the premises might have been killed.