Tag: mental health

Clinical study finds family conflict outweighs academic stress in students’ mental health struggles

August 4, 2026 admin

A clinical study by Cadabams Hospitals observed that emotional struggles of many young people may begin well beyond the classroom. | Photo Credit: Getty Images While examinations, marks and academic competition have been considered the primary drivers of stress experienced by students, a new study suggests “family conflict” as a more common reason for students seeking psychological support…

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Watch: Falling fertility rate, antibiotic resistance and a rare brain infection in Kerala

July 3, 2026 admin

We unpack India’s falling fertility rate and its far-reaching social and economic consequences, examine the growing threat of antibiotic resistance, and assess the impact of recent GST reforms on healthcare. Our Kerala correspondent reports on the challenges of covering cases of amoebic meningoencephalitis, and psychiatrist Dr. Lakshmi Vijayakumar highlights the urgent need for open conversations…

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NDTV Special: Guilt Of Asking For Leave

January 14, 2025 admin

New Delhi: Swati Bose was ecstatic. After nailing a rigorous interview process, she landed a role in a digital marketing company. The first day was filled with smiles, introductions, and the promise of growth. But what began as a warm welcome quickly devolved into chaos – all it took was five days. Within five days,…

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US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Cites Indian Roots In “Parting Prescription”

January 9, 2025 admin

New Delhi: To help people live healthier and more fulfilled lives, Dr Vivek Hallegere Murthy, 19th and 21st Surgeon General of the United States shared a ‘parting prescription’ in which he emphasised building a community. The parting prescription addresses a “foundational-and urgent-question” that Dr Murthy has grappled with: What are the root causes of the…

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Hospital admission after taking hallucinogens triples risk of schizophrenia: study

December 31, 2024 admin

Given the recent increase in people taking these drugs, a research group in Canada wanted to know if there was an association between people going to hospital because of problems related to these drugs and subsequent mental ill health – specifically, schizophrenia spectrum disorder. | Photo Credit: Stock Photo A link between taking hallucinogenic drugs and psychosis has long…

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People with autism, ADHD likelier to have eating disorders: study

October 9, 2024 admin

More than 1.1 million Australians are estimated to be living with an eating disorder. Around one-third of these people are neurodivergent. So why are neurodivergent people, such as autistic people and those with ADHD, more likely to experience eating disorders than the broader population? And how does this impact their treatment? First, what is neurodivergence? Neurodivergence, or the state of being neurodivergent,…

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New Research Aims To Decode Genetic Roots Of Mental Illness

September 13, 2024 admin

In the modified cells, a selected risk gene is mutated so that it no longer makes a functional protein. Illinois: Neurodevelopmental and psychiatric diseases (NPD), such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism, and depression, have a negative impact on individuals, families, and society. Unfortunately, effective therapies are often lacking. It’s becoming increasingly obvious that genetic mutations…

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Footballer Sets World Record With Skills That Helped Him Overcome Suicide Struggle

September 7, 2024 admin

This accomplishment is deeply personal for Caleb Wu, who has battled severe depression. Caleb Wu, a passionate soccer player from Hartford, Connecticut, has made headlines by setting a new world record for the most alternating football (soccer) touches with the feet on a treadmill in 30 seconds, according to Guinness World Records. Wu, who scored…

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Raise Awareness About Importance Of Mental Health

March 8, 2024 admin

New Delhi: Highlighting the significance of awareness about mental health, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday appealed to digital content creators to create content on the issue in local languages in an effort to reach out to the mass audience. PM Modi, while addressing an event after presenting the first-ever National Creators Award at Bharat…

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