Mental health comes first, stresses Sophie Turner
Los Angeles, May 19 (IANS) Actress Sophie Turner, who battled with weight at a young age, has learnt that she has to put her mental …
Free online mental health resource now available
The Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) with provincial funding support has launched BounceBack, a resource aimed at helping those aged 15 and above …
Maisie shares her struggles with mental health
Los Angeles, May 14 (IANS) “Game of Thrones” star Maisie Williams says she is tired of pretending to be who everyone thinks she should be. …
With fame came abuse & mental torture: RCB fangirl
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Deepika Ghose, who became an overnight sensation after being spotted cheering for Virat Kohli’s men in one of Royal Challengers …
Glad ‘Mental Hai Kya’ will now be solo release: Kangana
Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) Actress Kangana Ranaut said she is glad that her film “Mental Hai Kya” will get a solo release on July 26 …
Staying active in midlife may depend on mental wellbeing
London, May 5 (IANS) Staying physically active in midlife depends a lot on your overall satisfaction with life or mental wellbeing a decade earlier, not …
Living alone ups risk of mental disorders
London, May 2 (IANS) Mental health problems are more common in people living alone regardless of age and sex, says a study. “The prevalence of …
IMA, Deepika’s foundation slam ‘Mental Hai Kya?’
Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) The Indian Medical Association (IMA) and actress Deepika Padukone’s The Live Love Laugh Foundation (TLLLF) on Saturday condemned the title and …
Violent relationship ups mental disorder risk in women
Washington, April 20 (IANS) Women, please take note. If you are in a violent relationship you may be at an increased risk of suffering from …
‘Mental Hai Kya?’ draws psychiatrists’ ire
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) The film industry must exercise caution and be more sensitive in its messaging, irate psychiatrists have said in reference to …
Being bullied at school may up mental health issues
London, April 18 (IANS) Parents, take note. If your child is being bullied in secondary school, it may dramatically increase his/her chances of mental health …
Amyra Dastur shoots more for ‘Mental Hai Kya’
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actress Amyra Dastur has shot a few fresh scenes for “Mental Hai Kya”. The film was supposed to come out in …
Christchurch gunman to undergo mental health tests
Wellington, April 5 (IANS) The man accused of killing 50 people in last month’s attacks on two mosques in New Zealand’s Christchurch city has been …
Massive rise in mental health awareness in India
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) While mental health has often remained a widely ignored topic and a taboo in the Indian society, a new report …
Britney Spears checks into mental health facility
Los Angeles, April 4 (IANS) Singer Britney Spears boyfriend Sam Asghari praised her “strength” after she checked into a mental health facility. On Wednesday, it …
Australia starts mental health service for athletes
Canberra, March 24 (IANS) Australia’s apex sporting body has launched a mental health support service for top athletes. Sport Australia on Sunday said the Mental …
Breaking mental barrier important in my field, says country’s first woman aviation firefighter
Kolkata, March 10 (IANS) Kolkata girl Taniya Sanyal loves dancing, reading and is equally adept at handling a major fire in the aviation service. She …
Amanda Bynes checks into mental health facility
Los Angeles, March 2 (IANS) Actress Amanda Bynes has entered a rehab facility following a relapse. According to people.com, the “Living Proof” actress is seeking …
SOCH mental health workshops for South Asians make a difference
SOCH (Supporting our Community’s Health) is an initiative started by Jasmeet Chagger and Maneet Chahal in 2015 to educate the South Asian community about mental …
Twitter endeavours to protect users from mental, physical threats: Dorsey
San Francisco, Feb 13 (IANS) Micro-blogging site Twitter is considering ways to restrict mental and physical threats to its users that are triggered during or …
Pucovski released from Test squad over mental health issues
Canberra, Feb 2 (IANS) Cricket Australia (CA) has released rising batsman Will Pucovski from the ongoing Test squad against Sri Lanka after the 20-year-old asked …
Hearing loss can contribute to mental decline, dementia: Experts
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Hearing loss can lead to impaired memory and higher risk of dementia and ensuing Alzheimer’s disease in older people, health …
Tattoos can raise risk of mental health problems, sleep disorders: Study
New York, Jan 24 (IANS) Love to get inked? Beware, tattoos can take a toll of your mental health, warned a new study. Researchers from …
Mental health patients missing GP appointments at higher risk of mortality
London, Jan 13 (IANS) Patients with mental health conditions who missed general practitioner (GP) appointments repeatedly are at higher risk for mortality than those with …
UK stabbings: Suspect held under Mental Health Act
London, Jan 2 (IANS) A 25-year-old man suspected of stabbing three people at a Manchester railway station on New Year eve has been detained under …
Selena Gomez feels better after mental health treatment
Los Angeles, Dec 21 (IANS) Singer-actress Selena Gomez has returned home after her months long treatment in a mental health treatment centre. Gomez was photographed …
Your eyes may signal your mental stress level
New York, Dec 12 (IANS) With demands of work productivity shooting up stress levels, researchers have discovered that a person’s eyes may offer a solution. …
Brain teasers may not stop age-related mental decline
London, Dec 12 (IANS) Playing Sudoku or crosswords may not arrest age-related mental decline, as earlier studies suggested, but can boost mental ability over a …
Mental illness is surrounded by shame, stigma: Singer Ananya Birla
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Ananya Birla feels there is a stigma and fear surrounding mental illness which often isolates people. The singer says people …
Springsteen opens up about his mental health struggles
Los Angeles, Nov 30 (IANS) Rock star Bruce Springsteen says he knows he is not completely well. In an interview with Esquire, he discussed two …
Youth can access mental health help service by text
Young people prefer texting to talking and in order to ensure mental health is available to them, a free bilingual texting service is being rolled …
Hard work, no pay linked to mental health issues in comedians: Study
London, Oct 23 (IANS) The working conditions of comedians, with little or no pay, contribute to poor mental health, according to researchers. The findings, led …
Cycling, walking in nature may improve your mental health
London, Oct 20 (IANS) People who commute — walking or cycling — through natural environments are more likely to develop better mental health than those …
UN launches workplace mental health strategy
United Nations, Oct 17 (IANS) The UN has launched a strategy to deal with workplace mental health issues and ways to maintain well-being of its …
Sleeping too much can affect your mental skills: Study
Toronto, Oct 10 (IANS) While lack of proper sleep has been known to affect health, a new study has showed that people who sleep less …
Every sixth person in India needs mental-health help (Oct 10 is World Mental Health Day)
India is standing on the threshold of a mental health epidemic with a greater number of people affected by mental health issues in the country …
Internet obsession among adolescents leading to mental disorder: Experts
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Spending excessive time over internet and social media is emerging as a leading cause for mental disorder among adolescents and …
Keira Knightley suffered mental breakdown at 22
Los Angeles, Oct 5 (IANS) Actress Keira Knightley has revealed that she got diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after having a mental breakdown at …
Lindsay’s friends alarmed at her mental health
Los Angeles, Oct 2 (IANS) Actress Lindsay Lohan’s friends are alarmed about her mental state after accusing a homeless family of trafficking children and then …
Young cancer survivors at higher risk of poor mental health: Study
Sydney, Oct 1 (IANS) Those who have survived cancer at young age are at a higher risk of suffering from poor mental health, a new …
Higher BMI may lower your mental, physical health
London, Sep 26 (IANS) There is a growing need to prevent obesity as a new study has found that higher body mass index (BMI) may …