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Obesity May Lead To Anxiety, Impair Brain Functioning: Study
Among the global rise in obesity rates, a study showed that being overweight can lead to mental health issues like anxiety and also impair brain functioning.
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Heart Attack Or Panic Attack? Why Young Men Calling Ambulances For Anxiety
Latest research shows young men are turning to ambulance services when their anxiety symptoms become overwhelming - some even think they're having a heart attack.
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Over 46 Crore Adolescents Globally Will Be Obese By 2030, Says Study
The health of adolescents is at a tipping point, with more than 46 crore adolescents globally estimated to be obese and face several health and mental disorders by 2030, according to an analysis published by the Lancet Commission on Wednesday.
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Extreme Heat May Raise Risk Of Schizophrenia, Depression: Study
Rising temperatures may not only affect physical health, but could also increase the burden of mental and behavioural disorders (MBD) like schizophrenia and depression by almost 50 per cent by 2050, according to a new study.
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US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Cites Indian Roots In "Parting Prescription"
The three core elements of a community - relationships, service, and purpose - are a triad of fulfilment, writes US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy.
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How Internet And Social Media Is A Boon And Bane For Mental Health
This article explores the benefits and drawbacks of social media and the internet on mental health and provides insights into how individuals can manage their online interactions to foster a healthier mental state.
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1 In 4 Adults Suspect Undiagnosed ADHD Due To Social Media Influence: Study
While attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- also known as ADHD -- is typically thought of as a childhood condition, a new study on Monday showed that one in four or 25 per cent of adults in America suspect they may have it but is undiagnosed.
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To Prevent Suicide, India Must Broaden Focus Beyond Mental Health: Lancet
With over 170,000 lives lost annually due to suicide in India, it is imperative to focus beyond mental health to prevent suicide cases in the country, said an expert in a new study published in The Lancet journal on World Suicide Prevention Day.
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UK Vows To Overhaul Mental Healthcare After Fatal Stabbing In Nottingham
The UK government on Tuesday pledged to prioritise mental health as a report into a fatal stabbing rampage by a psychotic patient identified a litany of errors by medical authorities.
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Union Budget 2024: Experts Urge Centre To Remove 18% GST On Mental Health Services
The government must remove or limit the 18 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on mental health services, and allocate resources strategically to help India become a mentally resilient society, experts said.
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Doctors Warn Of Potential Overdiagnosis Amid Sharp Rise In ADHD Cases: Report
A surge in ADHD diagnoses among children is stressing mental health services and sparking debate about potential overdiagnosis.
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Sojan Joseph: Mental Health Nurse From Kerala And Now UK's New MP
Sojan Joseph, a mental health nurse in the National Health Service (NHS) who migrated from Kerala 22 years ago, is among the new crop of Labour members of Parliament elected to the House of Commons in the UK general election this week.
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Nightmares, Hallucinations In Daytime May Signal Onset Of This Disease
Mental health and neurological symptoms, such as depression, hallucinations, and loss of balance, can act as an early warning sign that an individual is approaching a "flare," where their disease worsens for a period.
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Self-Reporting Of Mental Illness Less Than 1% In India: Study
The study also shed light on the significant out-of-pocket expenses incurred by individuals seeking mental health services, largely due to reliance on the private sector.
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Tele-Mental Health Service Received 1 Lakh Calls Since October 2022: Centre
Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele Manas) Helpline, launched in 2022 to provide 24x7 tele-mental health services, received 1 lakh calls till now since its inception, Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya said.
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Obesity May Lead To Anxiety, Impair Brain Functioning: Study
Among the global rise in obesity rates, a study showed that being overweight can lead to mental health issues like anxiety and also impair brain functioning.
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Heart Attack Or Panic Attack? Why Young Men Calling Ambulances For Anxiety
Latest research shows young men are turning to ambulance services when their anxiety symptoms become overwhelming - some even think they're having a heart attack.
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Over 46 Crore Adolescents Globally Will Be Obese By 2030, Says Study
The health of adolescents is at a tipping point, with more than 46 crore adolescents globally estimated to be obese and face several health and mental disorders by 2030, according to an analysis published by the Lancet Commission on Wednesday.
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Extreme Heat May Raise Risk Of Schizophrenia, Depression: Study
Rising temperatures may not only affect physical health, but could also increase the burden of mental and behavioural disorders (MBD) like schizophrenia and depression by almost 50 per cent by 2050, according to a new study.
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US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Cites Indian Roots In "Parting Prescription"
The three core elements of a community - relationships, service, and purpose - are a triad of fulfilment, writes US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy.
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How Internet And Social Media Is A Boon And Bane For Mental Health
This article explores the benefits and drawbacks of social media and the internet on mental health and provides insights into how individuals can manage their online interactions to foster a healthier mental state.
-
1 In 4 Adults Suspect Undiagnosed ADHD Due To Social Media Influence: Study
While attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- also known as ADHD -- is typically thought of as a childhood condition, a new study on Monday showed that one in four or 25 per cent of adults in America suspect they may have it but is undiagnosed.
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To Prevent Suicide, India Must Broaden Focus Beyond Mental Health: Lancet
With over 170,000 lives lost annually due to suicide in India, it is imperative to focus beyond mental health to prevent suicide cases in the country, said an expert in a new study published in The Lancet journal on World Suicide Prevention Day.
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UK Vows To Overhaul Mental Healthcare After Fatal Stabbing In Nottingham
The UK government on Tuesday pledged to prioritise mental health as a report into a fatal stabbing rampage by a psychotic patient identified a litany of errors by medical authorities.
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Union Budget 2024: Experts Urge Centre To Remove 18% GST On Mental Health Services
The government must remove or limit the 18 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on mental health services, and allocate resources strategically to help India become a mentally resilient society, experts said.
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Doctors Warn Of Potential Overdiagnosis Amid Sharp Rise In ADHD Cases: Report
A surge in ADHD diagnoses among children is stressing mental health services and sparking debate about potential overdiagnosis.
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Sojan Joseph: Mental Health Nurse From Kerala And Now UK's New MP
Sojan Joseph, a mental health nurse in the National Health Service (NHS) who migrated from Kerala 22 years ago, is among the new crop of Labour members of Parliament elected to the House of Commons in the UK general election this week.
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Nightmares, Hallucinations In Daytime May Signal Onset Of This Disease
Mental health and neurological symptoms, such as depression, hallucinations, and loss of balance, can act as an early warning sign that an individual is approaching a "flare," where their disease worsens for a period.
-
Self-Reporting Of Mental Illness Less Than 1% In India: Study
The study also shed light on the significant out-of-pocket expenses incurred by individuals seeking mental health services, largely due to reliance on the private sector.
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Tele-Mental Health Service Received 1 Lakh Calls Since October 2022: Centre
Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele Manas) Helpline, launched in 2022 to provide 24x7 tele-mental health services, received 1 lakh calls till now since its inception, Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya said.
