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Anti-Stigma Campaign, Digital Tool Help Mitigate Mental Health Problems In Slums: Study
India is home to the world's largest adolescent population of 253 million, with about one in every five experiencing mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression, according to the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNI
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Increased Screen Time Among Children Leading To Reduced Attention Spans, Disturbed Sleep: Study
While 60% of them reported having trouble focusing while studying, 48% exhibited irritability and aggressive behaviour, and 41% suffered from sleep-related issues due to late-night mobile usage.
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Brain Injuries Linked To Increased Risk Of Anxiety And Depression In Children, Finds Study
A new study has found that school-age children and teenagers with medically diagnosed traumatic brain injury (TBI) show much higher rates of anxiety and depression compared to those without such injuries.
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World Autism Awareness Day: Indian Doctors Explain Breakthrough Therapies From Behavioural To Biomedical Approaches
Autism is a mental health disorder that impacts children as well as adults. While there are existing therapies, autism poses a significant challenge for India. Here is how behavioural and biomedical approaches are being used to lessen the burden.
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Psychiatrist Explains Autism And Its Associated Health Conditions
Autism is a complex mental health disorder that needs to be understood through its signs and how it affects children and adults. Dr Pallvi Sharma explains autism in great detail and urges the parents to become more understanding.
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Autism In Girls Is Often Missed: Neurologist Explains Why Diagnosis Differs From Boys
Autism is often underdiagnosed in girls due to subtle symptoms and social masking. Experts explain how gender differences, cultural factors, and diagnostic gaps delay identification, especially in India.
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Older Adults In India At 12% Higher Depression Risk When Children Unemployed, Says Indian Survey
Findings also show that the link between older adults' well-being and children's employment status is stronger in families where children's economic and social support is crucial to parents' security.
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Conflict Zones And Mental Health: Hidden Wounds Of Iran, Ukraine, Gaza Crises
Ongoing conflicts in Iran, Ukraine and Gaza are fuelling a silent crisis of mental health trauma among civilians and children.
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91% Indian Doctors Don't Want Their Children Pursuing Medicine As A Career, Reveals New Survey
The findings, from a study conducted by the Debabrata Mitalee Auro Foundation over six months and covering more than 1,200 physicians across metros and smaller cities, highlight India's healthcare future.
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Mark Zuckerberg Set To Testify In Watershed Social Media Trial
Mark Zuckerberg will testify in an unprecedented social media trial that questions whether Meta's platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
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Exam Stress And Suicidal Thoughts: What Parents Need To Know And When To Act
Exam pressure can sometimes tip teenagers from stress into anxiety, hopelessness or even suicidal thoughts. A psychiatrist explains early warning signs, when to seek help, and how parents can support children safely and sensitively.
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Exam Stress And Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms: Psychologist Shares How To Spot And Change Habits Early
Child psychologist Dr. Sushma Gopalan explains how to spot warning signs, why emotional support matters and practical ways to build resilience.
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Maternal Perinatal Depression Increases Risk Of Autism In Toddlers, Finds Study
A recent study found that maternal perinatal depression increases the risk of autistic-related traits in toddlers, with a particularly strong impact on girls.
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School Pressure, Social Media Fueling Distress Among Students, Say Psychiatrists
Amid reports of suicide cases among school-going children in Delhi, Rewa, and Jaipur, mental health experts on Saturday urged parents to recognise signs of suicidality in adolescents.
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India's Youngest Minds Now At High Risk For Mental Health Disorders: Expert Flags Concerns, Shares Tips
While discussions on mental health often focus on adolescents or adults, emerging data and clinical experience show that emotional and behavioural difficulties are surfacing much earlier - even among children as young as one to ten years old.
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Anti-Stigma Campaign, Digital Tool Help Mitigate Mental Health Problems In Slums: Study
India is home to the world's largest adolescent population of 253 million, with about one in every five experiencing mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression, according to the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNI
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Increased Screen Time Among Children Leading To Reduced Attention Spans, Disturbed Sleep: Study
While 60% of them reported having trouble focusing while studying, 48% exhibited irritability and aggressive behaviour, and 41% suffered from sleep-related issues due to late-night mobile usage.
-
Brain Injuries Linked To Increased Risk Of Anxiety And Depression In Children, Finds Study
A new study has found that school-age children and teenagers with medically diagnosed traumatic brain injury (TBI) show much higher rates of anxiety and depression compared to those without such injuries.
-
World Autism Awareness Day: Indian Doctors Explain Breakthrough Therapies From Behavioural To Biomedical Approaches
Autism is a mental health disorder that impacts children as well as adults. While there are existing therapies, autism poses a significant challenge for India. Here is how behavioural and biomedical approaches are being used to lessen the burden.
-
Psychiatrist Explains Autism And Its Associated Health Conditions
Autism is a complex mental health disorder that needs to be understood through its signs and how it affects children and adults. Dr Pallvi Sharma explains autism in great detail and urges the parents to become more understanding.
-
Autism In Girls Is Often Missed: Neurologist Explains Why Diagnosis Differs From Boys
Autism is often underdiagnosed in girls due to subtle symptoms and social masking. Experts explain how gender differences, cultural factors, and diagnostic gaps delay identification, especially in India.
-
Older Adults In India At 12% Higher Depression Risk When Children Unemployed, Says Indian Survey
Findings also show that the link between older adults' well-being and children's employment status is stronger in families where children's economic and social support is crucial to parents' security.
-
Conflict Zones And Mental Health: Hidden Wounds Of Iran, Ukraine, Gaza Crises
Ongoing conflicts in Iran, Ukraine and Gaza are fuelling a silent crisis of mental health trauma among civilians and children.
-
91% Indian Doctors Don't Want Their Children Pursuing Medicine As A Career, Reveals New Survey
The findings, from a study conducted by the Debabrata Mitalee Auro Foundation over six months and covering more than 1,200 physicians across metros and smaller cities, highlight India's healthcare future.
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Mark Zuckerberg Set To Testify In Watershed Social Media Trial
Mark Zuckerberg will testify in an unprecedented social media trial that questions whether Meta's platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
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Exam Stress And Suicidal Thoughts: What Parents Need To Know And When To Act
Exam pressure can sometimes tip teenagers from stress into anxiety, hopelessness or even suicidal thoughts. A psychiatrist explains early warning signs, when to seek help, and how parents can support children safely and sensitively.
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Exam Stress And Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms: Psychologist Shares How To Spot And Change Habits Early
Child psychologist Dr. Sushma Gopalan explains how to spot warning signs, why emotional support matters and practical ways to build resilience.
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Maternal Perinatal Depression Increases Risk Of Autism In Toddlers, Finds Study
A recent study found that maternal perinatal depression increases the risk of autistic-related traits in toddlers, with a particularly strong impact on girls.
-
School Pressure, Social Media Fueling Distress Among Students, Say Psychiatrists
Amid reports of suicide cases among school-going children in Delhi, Rewa, and Jaipur, mental health experts on Saturday urged parents to recognise signs of suicidality in adolescents.
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India's Youngest Minds Now At High Risk For Mental Health Disorders: Expert Flags Concerns, Shares Tips
While discussions on mental health often focus on adolescents or adults, emerging data and clinical experience show that emotional and behavioural difficulties are surfacing much earlier - even among children as young as one to ten years old.
