Mental Health: News
#ThereIsHelp: Twitter launches search prompt to prevent suicides, self harm
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people around the world die by suicide.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
#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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
#HealthBytes: What happens when you stop having sex
A satisfying sex life results in overall emotional, physical, and mental well-being of couples.
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.
#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.
#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.
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.
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).
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".
#HealthBytes: Food for brain - What to eat during exams?
Exam days could be a tricky time.
159 inmates of Institute of Mental Health vote, create history
In a historic first, 159 inmates of Institute of Mental Health (IMH), Chennai, practised their right to vote today.
#HealthBytes: Food for brain - What to eat during exams?
Exam days could be a tricky time.
#HealthBytes: 5 breathing exercises to improve focus, mindfulness
With increasingly packed-up schedules, it is becoming difficult to maintain focus on the job at hand.
How does LSD work? Scientists finally have an idea
Since it was synthesized in the 1930s, LSD, or lysergic acid diethylamide, has received much cultural and scientific attention.
Spinning charkha may have positive effect on mental health: Study
Spinning charkha for 1-hour daily may improve concentration, multitasking abilities, patience and mind-body coordination of children and youth, a study claims.
#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.
#HealthBytes: Top 5 food-items to help deal with anxiety
Characterized by continuous worry and nervousness, anxiety is a common psychological problem these days.
Health Ministry asks states to constitute mental health authority, review-boards
The Union Health Ministry has asked all the states to set up a State Mental Health Authority and District Mental Health Review Board in order to ensure effective implementation of the Mental Health Care Act, 2017.
This woman player feels cricket is bad for mental health
Veteran New Zealand woman cricketer Suzie Bates feels cricket is one of the worst sports for mental health.
#HealthBytes: Top 5 food items to help you manage stress
When you're stressed out, you'd want to run for your favorite cheese burgers or grab a bucketful of fried chicken, or maybe a bowl of vanilla ice-cream.
India registers its first case of 'Netflix addiction': Details here
On the back of a recent report which found that Indians spend an unhealthy amount of time watching online video content, India has registered its first case of 'Netflix addiction'.
#WorldMentalHealthDay: I carry mental illness tag, in all good ways
"My mental health doesn't define me. I'm more than my mental illness." We hear these statements often, but we ignore the negative connotation attached.
On #WorldHeartDay, we ask you, can broken hearts heal?
I was in school when I first fell in love. The 14-year-old me fell in love with a classmate, who, by all means, was Raj from DDLJ. But this Raj found his Simran, and I became the Mandira Bedi of that story.