Mental Health
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3 Scientists Win Nobel Prize In Medicine 2026: How Optogenetics Is Changing Brain Science
- Oct 05, 2026 16:56 IST
- Written by:Shreya Goswami
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for discoveries that enabled optogenetics, a…
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Healthy Ageing Begins With Caring For Your Brain: Neurologist Explains How
- Sep 27, 2026 14:59 IST
- Written by:Shreya Goswami
The brain shapes how humans think, remember, communicate and connect with the people around us. Yet conversations about keeping the brain healthy often begin…
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Can Changing Your Diet Help Fight Depression? Study Shows Promising Link
- Sep 24, 2026 18:00 IST
- Written by:Debosmita Ghosh
The study included adults with major depressive disorder who consumed a large proportion of ultra-processed foods. Participants followed their usual diet for…
Can Air Pollution Trigger Depression, Suicidal Thoughts? What Links Air Quality And Mental Health- Sep 17, 2026 16:44 IST
- Written by:Debosmita Ghosh
Researchers from Queen's University Belfast reviewed scientific evidence examining whether environmental exposures could be associated with suicide and suicidal…
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Even The Buddha Experienced Challenges With Meditation: Historical Texts Reveal Its Potential Downsides
- Sep 16, 2026 18:56 IST
- Written by:Pierce Salguero
How to navigate the benefits and dangers of mindfulness and other meditations is something that every culture and community must work out for itself. It's yet…
Precision Psychiatry: How Personalised Mental Health Treatment May Change Outcomes- Sep 10, 2026 11:57 IST
- Written by:Shreya Goswami
Precision psychiatry aims to move mental healthcare beyond a one-size-fits-all approach by combining clinical symptoms with genetics, brain imaging, biomarkers…
2 Nepal Workers Survive 9 Days Trapped In A Tunnel: What Happens To The Body And Mind- Sep 04, 2026 12:14 IST
- Written by:Shreya Goswami
Two workers rescued after nine days inside a flood-hit Nepal hydropower tunnel faced extreme risks from cold, dehydration, hunger, poor ventilation, injuries…
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Could Constant Decision-Making Be Draining Your Brain And Affecting Concentration?
- Aug 23, 2026 16:26 IST
- Written by:Sambhav Kumar
Decision fatigue occurs from making repeated choices, leading to mental exhaustion that impairs concentration and thinking.
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When Depression And Stress Look Like Memory Loss: Pseudodementia Explained
- Aug 22, 2026 12:03 IST
- Written by:Dr Atampreet Singh
Pseudodementia is not regarded as a proper diagnosis, but this doesn't mean that the related symptoms are merely fictitious
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Can You Be Mentally Unwell Without Feeling Sad Or Anxious?
- Aug 21, 2026 17:27 IST
- Written by:Shreya Goswami
Mental health problems do not always look like sadness or anxiety. Changes in sleep, energy, appetite, concentration, relationships, interest and behaviour can…
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Is Alzheimer's Becoming A Women's Health Concern? Doctor Explains
- Aug 19, 2026 16:26 IST
- Written by:Shreya Goswami
Women make up a disproportionate share of people living with dementia. Longer life expectancy is one reason, but genetics, menopause, vascular health and…
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Symptoms Of Depression In Women: How To Spot Early Warning Signs
- Aug 12, 2026 16:20 IST
- Written by:Rupashi Chhabra
Consulting Clinical Psychologist, Debolina Roy explains the symptoms of depression in women can vary depending on the stage of the mental health issue. Here are…
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Can Vitamin B12 Deficiency Cause Anxiety? Link Decoded
- Aug 10, 2026 11:21 IST
- Written by:Rupashi Chhabra
Low levels of vitamin B12 could be behind heightened anxiety. Here is how this can happen and when to get your vitamin B12 levels checked.
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Does Waiting In Traffic Feel More Exhausting Than Working? Expert Explains Why This Happens
- Aug 06, 2026 18:38 IST
- Written by:Dr Manasvi M
Mental fatigue is influenced by uncertainty, repeated interruptions, environmental stress and the amount of attention the brain must maintain over time
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Is Early Social Media Ruining Your Child's School Focus? Key Cognitive Risks Explained
- Aug 06, 2026 09:55 IST
- Written by:Rupashi Chhabra
When researchers looked at social media usage of children, the health risks to their cognitive health were evident. Here is what can happen if you give your…
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Could Your Search History Reveal More About Your Mental Health Than You Think?
- Aug 05, 2026 11:19 IST
- Written by:Dr. Vinodh Sreeram
Search history cannot diagnose mental health condition. However, it may sometimes offer early clues about changes in thoughts, emotions and behaviour
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Always Available? How Constant Digital Connection Hijacks Your Brain
- Aug 03, 2026 16:39 IST
- Written by:Dr. Jyoti Kapoor
Constant digital availability keeps your body in high stress, risking burnout and fatigue. True productivity requires setting boundaries to rest and recharge
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Getting Outside Despite Your 9-to-5 Job Can Improve Your Mental Health - Here's How To Spend Time In Nature During And Around Working Hours
- Aug 01, 2026 11:32 IST
- Written by:Todd Lookingbill
A growing body of research suggests that nature's benefits don't require an exotic vacation getaway or weekend adventure. Even brief, routine interactions with…
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Flocking Together - How A Birding Hobby May Boost Your Mental Health And Build Community
- Jul 30, 2026 15:58 IST
- Written by:Jennifer G Andrews
Birding, the practice of observing birds in their natural habitat and also known as bird-watching, has experienced a renaissance in recent years. Birding…
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Child Health In A Digital Age: The New Mental Health Challenge Parents Are Not Prepared For
- Jul 30, 2026 14:31 IST
- Written by:Dr Shraddha Chaudhary
Unlike previous generations, children now grow up in an environment where friendships, achievements, appearance and opinions are constantly displayed online