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Twisha Sharma Case Spotlights How Mental Health Becomes Weapon In Divorces
Twisha Sharma's death and the subsequent claims by her mother-in-law about her mental health spotlight how the stigma surrounding mental illness can be weaponised against those who seek help.
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Mental Illness Burden Nearly Doubles Globally Since 1990, Says New Lancet Study
The findings suggest that mental health problems are no longer a secondary issue but a major global concern affecting productivity, education and overall quality of life.
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Lancet Study Flags Mental Disorders As Top Cause Of Global Disability
The world's burden of mental disorders has more than doubled since 1990, and they are now the leading cause of disability globally, overtaking cardiovascular disease, cancer and musculoskeletal conditions, according to a new study published in The La
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What Extreme Heat Conditions Can Do To Your Body And Health
Alcohol and excessive caffeine may worsen dehydration. Extreme heat can affect nearly every organ system in the body, increasing the risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, cardiovascular strain, and kidney problems.
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The Ghost Condition: What It's Actually Like To Have Invisible Arthritis
Autoimmune and autoinflammatory arthritis are often called "invisible illnesses" because many patients may appear healthy on the outside while silently battling chronic pain, fatigue, stiffness, and inflammation every single day.
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Is It Just A Summer Fever? How ICMR's 'Syndromic Surveillance' Aims To Catch The Next Outbreak Before It Spreads
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has announced that a new 'syndromic surveillance' plan aims to catch the next outbreak before it spreads. Here is what it plans to achieve and why a priority-wise categorisation of pathogens can identify
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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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Public Health Concerns Grow As European Union Labels New Nicotine Devices A Threat
Mothers Against Vaping (MAV) has welcomed the European Commission's recognition of emerging nicotine devices as public health concerns, saying their rising use among youth is fuelling addiction rather than aiding smoking cessation.
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Haryana Couple, 3-Year-Old Daughter Found Dead At Home, Suicide Note Recovered
Accoriding to officials, the Subhash Mandi Police Post received information around 6:30 am that three people had allegedly hanged themselves inside a house in Prem Nagar Colony.
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Mentally Challenged Woman Rescued From Rooftop, Kept Requesting For Food
Seema Soni, 40, was found in a deeply disturbing state. Her body was reduced to a skeletal frame. She lay exposed to the harsh sun, without clothes or food.
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7 Men's Health Issues Nobody Talks Openly About, But Should
Men often overlook chronic fatigue, which can signal serious health issues like nutrient deficiencies or metabolic disorders.
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New Biomarker Discovered For Cognitive Symptoms Of Schizophrenia, Could Serve As Drug Target: Study
A study has found a new biomarker of schizophrenia, which could also serve as a drug target for treating cognitive symptoms such as disorganised thinking or executive function.
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1 In 7 Indians Affected By Mental Health Disorders And Face Treatment Gaps: Experts
One in seven Indians is affected by mental health disorders, while several states continue to face a treatment gap ranging from 70 to 90 per cent as discussed in the post-budget webinar breakout session.
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Chronic Bipolar Disorder Struggle: What Lizzie McGuire Star Robert Carradine's Death Says About The High-Functioning Mental Illness
Lizzie McGuire star Robert Carradine had been battling chronic bipolar disorder for years. Here is how the mental health illness can manifest, and steps to take to seek help for it.
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Thane Psychiatric Hospital Reunites Over 2,200 Patients With Families, Breaking Stigma Around Mental Illness
Thane Psychiatric Hospital reunites over 2,200 patients with families, breaking stigma around mental illness in India
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Twisha Sharma Case Spotlights How Mental Health Becomes Weapon In Divorces
Twisha Sharma's death and the subsequent claims by her mother-in-law about her mental health spotlight how the stigma surrounding mental illness can be weaponised against those who seek help.
-
Mental Illness Burden Nearly Doubles Globally Since 1990, Says New Lancet Study
The findings suggest that mental health problems are no longer a secondary issue but a major global concern affecting productivity, education and overall quality of life.
-
Lancet Study Flags Mental Disorders As Top Cause Of Global Disability
The world's burden of mental disorders has more than doubled since 1990, and they are now the leading cause of disability globally, overtaking cardiovascular disease, cancer and musculoskeletal conditions, according to a new study published in The La
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What Extreme Heat Conditions Can Do To Your Body And Health
Alcohol and excessive caffeine may worsen dehydration. Extreme heat can affect nearly every organ system in the body, increasing the risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, cardiovascular strain, and kidney problems.
-
The Ghost Condition: What It's Actually Like To Have Invisible Arthritis
Autoimmune and autoinflammatory arthritis are often called "invisible illnesses" because many patients may appear healthy on the outside while silently battling chronic pain, fatigue, stiffness, and inflammation every single day.
-
Is It Just A Summer Fever? How ICMR's 'Syndromic Surveillance' Aims To Catch The Next Outbreak Before It Spreads
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has announced that a new 'syndromic surveillance' plan aims to catch the next outbreak before it spreads. Here is what it plans to achieve and why a priority-wise categorisation of pathogens can identify
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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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Public Health Concerns Grow As European Union Labels New Nicotine Devices A Threat
Mothers Against Vaping (MAV) has welcomed the European Commission's recognition of emerging nicotine devices as public health concerns, saying their rising use among youth is fuelling addiction rather than aiding smoking cessation.
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Haryana Couple, 3-Year-Old Daughter Found Dead At Home, Suicide Note Recovered
Accoriding to officials, the Subhash Mandi Police Post received information around 6:30 am that three people had allegedly hanged themselves inside a house in Prem Nagar Colony.
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Mentally Challenged Woman Rescued From Rooftop, Kept Requesting For Food
Seema Soni, 40, was found in a deeply disturbing state. Her body was reduced to a skeletal frame. She lay exposed to the harsh sun, without clothes or food.
-
7 Men's Health Issues Nobody Talks Openly About, But Should
Men often overlook chronic fatigue, which can signal serious health issues like nutrient deficiencies or metabolic disorders.
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New Biomarker Discovered For Cognitive Symptoms Of Schizophrenia, Could Serve As Drug Target: Study
A study has found a new biomarker of schizophrenia, which could also serve as a drug target for treating cognitive symptoms such as disorganised thinking or executive function.
-
1 In 7 Indians Affected By Mental Health Disorders And Face Treatment Gaps: Experts
One in seven Indians is affected by mental health disorders, while several states continue to face a treatment gap ranging from 70 to 90 per cent as discussed in the post-budget webinar breakout session.
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Chronic Bipolar Disorder Struggle: What Lizzie McGuire Star Robert Carradine's Death Says About The High-Functioning Mental Illness
Lizzie McGuire star Robert Carradine had been battling chronic bipolar disorder for years. Here is how the mental health illness can manifest, and steps to take to seek help for it.
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Thane Psychiatric Hospital Reunites Over 2,200 Patients With Families, Breaking Stigma Around Mental Illness
Thane Psychiatric Hospital reunites over 2,200 patients with families, breaking stigma around mental illness in India
