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 …
Former content moderator sues Facebook over mental trauma
San Francisco, Sep 25 (IANS) A former content moderator at Facebook has sued the company alleging that moderators who face mental trauma after reviewing distressing …
Taraji P. Henson wants to normalise mental health
Los Angeles, Sep 24 (IANS) Actress Taraji P. Henson, who has started her NGO for the welfare of mentally ill people, revealed that she too …
Programme launched to educate 10,000 on mental health
Bengaluru, Sep 14 (IANS) A movement aimed to spread awareness on mental health among 10,000 people has been launched here by a non-profit organisation. The …
Aren’t generating enough awareness about mental illness: Mahesh Bhatt
Mumbai, Sep 11 (IANS) Veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, who is gearing up for the release of his forthcoming film “The Dark Side of Life: Mumbai …
The link between religion and mental illness is troubling
Pradip Rodrigues Many philosophers and social scientists through history have viewed religion as a mild form of insanity. It is because one has to take …
High rates of suicide, child abuse, infant mortality and mental health issues: Report
A new report from Children First Canada and the O’Brien Institute for Public Health says high rates of suicide, child abuse, infant mortality and mental …
Mental distress may increase CVD risk in older adults
London, Aug 28 (IANS) Older adults who experience psychological distress such as depression and anxiety may have an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), …
Priyanka-Nick alliance ticks all mental boxes of the desi girl (Column: Bollywood Spotlight)
So it is actually happening. After all the hide and seek, all the will-she-won’t-she, Priyanka Chopra finally got engaged to Nick Jonas at a very …
Maternal depression may affect child’s mental health
Jerusalem, Aug 22 (IANS) Women, take note. If you are suffering from depression, it may affect your child’s stress and physical well-being throughout life, a …
Mental health may not ruin teenagers’ friendships: Study
New York, Aug 21 (IANS) Teenagers with similar levels of mental health issues such as anxiety and depression are more likely to remain friends, but …
Cycling can reduce your loneliness, boost mental health
London, Aug 14 (IANS) Feeling lonely? Riding your bicycles may not only improve your general and mental health, but also increase social interaction, says a …
Treating depression in child may boost parent’s mental health
New York, Aug 12 (IANS) The bond between parent and child extends far beyond sharing similar looks or behaviours as a new study suggests that …
Exercising for over 90 minutes daily can worsen mental health: Lancet
New York, Aug 9 (IANS) Engaging in exercises such as cycling, aerobics and gymming for more than three hours a day can worsen mental health …
Obsession for flawless selfie can affect mental health: Study
New York, Aug 4 (IANS) Is your teenaged daughter addicted to photo editing applications such as Snapchat to get that flawless look for the perfect …
Claiming killers suffer mental health issues seems like a travesty of justice
Pradip Rodrigues Ayanle Hassan Ali the man who in 2016 attempted to murder three soldiers at the Canadian Forces recruitment centre in North York was …
Ton a test of physical, mental strength, says Kohli
Birmingham, Aug 3 (IANS) Skipper Virat Kohli, who slammed his maiden Test ton on English soil to guide India to 274 in the first innings …
Michelle Williams commits to mental health awareness
Los Angeles, July 29 (IANS) Actress Michelle Williams has committed herself to help others in their journey to fight issues pertaining to mental health. Williams, …
Mamata has lost her mental balance, says Rajasthan minitser
Jaipur, July 28 (IANS) : Rajasthan Labour Minister Jaswant Singh Yadav on Saturday said West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had “lost her mental balance” …
Thailand game a mental test for U-16 team: coach Bibiano
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) After the Indian Under-16 football team came from two goals down to play out a 2-2 draw against Bangkok Glass …
Shooting for ‘Mental Hai Kya’ wrapped up
London, July 9 (IANS) The shooting for Rajkummar Rao-Kangana Ranaut starrer “Mental Hai Kya” has concluded here. The film’s producer Ekta Kapoor on Monday tweeted …
‘Mental Hai Kya’ to release on February 22, 2019
Mumbai, July 3 (IANS) Kangana Ranaut and Rajkummar Rao chose a retro look and a quirky video to announce that their film “Mental Hai Kya” …
U of T approves mandatory leave policy for students with mental health issues
A policy that could place students with mental health issues on a mandatory leave of absence if deemed necessary is being criticized by student groups …
NIMHANS mental health courses on cellphones
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Wednesday launched NIMHANS Digital Academy to train mental health professionals through virtual classrooms, saying the …
Need to recognize physical, mental aspects of disability: Army chief
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat on Wedneday said there was a need to recognise both physical and mental aspects of …
WHO classifies ‘gaming disorder’ as mental health condition
Geneva, June 18 (IANS) The World Health Organization (WHO) has now included “gaming disorder” as a mental health condition in its International Classification of Diseases …
Kate Spade’s brother-in-law donates money to those affected by mental illness
New York, June 14 (IANS) David Spade has donated $100,000 to help those affected by mental illness after sister-in-law Kate’s suicide at age 55. According …
Ebook on maternal mental health released
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) In a bid to create awareness among medical professionals and new parents, not-for-profit organisation White Swan Foundation on Wednesday released …
Golfer Rashid aims to overcome mental, technical hurdles
Bangkok, June 6 (IANS) Indian golfer Rashid Khan will hope to overcome few mental and technical issues as he bids to end a four-year title …
Kanye West was diagnosed with ‘mental condition’ at 39
Los Angeles, June 4 (IANS) Rapper Kanye West has revealed that he was diagnosed with a “mental condition” when he was 39. He called it …
Mental illness doesn’t mean you can’t be in a relationship: Pete Davidson
Los Angeles, May 25 (IANS) Actor-comedian Pete Davidson has slammed trolls who suggested his mental illness means he shouldn’t date singer Ariana Grande. The 24-year-old …