Mental Health
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9 in 10 Indian workers seek robots to support their mental health
Health | Oct 07, 2020, 04:37 PM ISTThe study of more than 1,000 employees, managers, HR leaders, and C-level executives across 11 countries found that the Covid-19 pandemic has increased workplace stress, anxiety, and burnout for people all around the world, and they prefer robots instead of other people to help.
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93 percent of world’s countries report COVID-19 disruption to critical mental health services: WHO
Health | Oct 06, 2020, 01:56 PM ISTThe survey of 130 countries provides the first global data showing the devastating impact of COVID-19 on access to mental health services and underscores the urgent need for increased funding.
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Is improving longevity of life a concern?
Health | Sep 17, 2020, 10:57 PM ISTThe role of stress and its deleterious effects cannot be underplayed. If ‘uneasy lies the head that wears the crown’ defines the burden of leadership, we have promote the lifestyle measure that can calm the furrowed brow.
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Backstreet Boys' AJ McLean to discuss mental health, life in podcast
Celebrities | Sep 15, 2020, 11:15 PM ISTThe idea to start "Pretty Messed Up" was born after a Zoom call earlier this summer. McLean and Burke met in Germany over 20 years ago and have been friends since.
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For mental health issues, call helpline 1800-599-0019
Health | Aug 26, 2020, 03:51 PM ISTThe helpline will be coordinated by the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD, Chennai) and the National Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation (NIMHR, Sehore). Collaboration for the helpline has been received from the Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists (IACP), Indian Psychiatrists Association (IPA) and Indian Psychiatric Social Workers Association (IPSWA).
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Mental health issues on rise amid pandemic, over 1,300 seek Maharashtra govt's help
India | Aug 25, 2020, 10:35 AM ISTAmid the coronavirus-enforced lockdown, more than 1,300 people battling mental stress and depression have approached the Maharashtra government with requests for medical help
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Insufficient sleep harms children's mental health: Study
Health | Jul 09, 2020, 07:20 PM ISTThe multi-method assessment had children view a range of pictures and movie clips eliciting both positive and negative emotions while the researchers recorded how children responded on multiple levels.
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International Yoga Day 2020: Benefits of yoga in treating depression and anxiety
Health | Jun 21, 2020, 01:00 AM ISTAs the world celebrates sixth International Yoga Day on June 21 with the theme of ‘Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family’, it should not be forgotten that many are grappling with mental health issues while living an isolated life due to the lockdown.
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Sushant Singh Rajput's death nudges Sushmita Sen to talk about mental health:Depression is a reality
Celebrities | Jun 18, 2020, 07:57 AM ISTDepression is a reality, says Sushmita Sen, adding that the tragic passing of actor Sushant Singh Rajput nudged her to start a conversation around the importance of talking about mental health.
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Sushant Singh Rajput suicide: Akshay Kumar's throwback video on mental health awareness goes viral
Celebrities | Jun 15, 2020, 11:26 PM ISTAmid the shocking news of Sushant Singh Rajput's death, a throwback video of Akshay Kumar urging people to stay away from stress and, to take mental health seriously is being widely shared on social media.
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Sushant Singh Rajput's suicide brings back spotlight on depression among celebrities
Health | Jun 14, 2020, 11:01 PM ISTA seemingly perfect life may not really be one. Here are some warning signs from a mental health expert. Sushant Singh Rajput's success as an actor could not hide a lonely, melancholic side of himself that he unknowingly revealed in his last Instagram post of a week ago which has now gone viral.
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TV actors unite to promote mental wellbeing within industry
TV | Jun 03, 2020, 07:18 PM ISTThe actors united to drive awareness on mental health campaign by Dangal channel. The campaign also urges individuals to speak up during such times.
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Here's how light physical activities can help improve mental health
Lifestyle | Jun 01, 2020, 02:11 PM ISTThe study has pointed out a link between light physical activities and lower stress, better mood, and lower BMI. Light activity can include walking around your home office while talking on phone or standing while preparing dinner. For 10 days.
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Coronavirus infection may lead to mental problems: Study
Health | May 19, 2020, 05:07 PM ISTThe researchers from the University College London (UCL) in the UK found that one in four people hospitalized with COVID-19 may experience delirium during their illness, a known problem among hospital patients, which can increase the risk of death or extend time in hospital.
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New study to explore long-term mental health effects of COVID-19
Health | May 13, 2020, 04:24 PM ISTAccording to the researchers, initially, participants will be asked to complete an hour-long survey online in a laptop or smartphone browser to assess mood before and after the pandemic.
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Spend some time in garden for good health, mental wellbeing
Lifestyle | May 07, 2020, 06:24 AM ISTThe research team found the benefits of gardening to health and wellbeing were similar to the difference in health between people living in the wealthiest parts of the country, compared to the poorest.
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COVID-19: Mental health consequences of physical distancing decoded
Health | Apr 12, 2020, 02:08 PM ISTWith the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists from Boston University School of Public Health said there may be substantial increases in anxiety and depression, substance use, loneliness, and domestic violence.
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Coronavirus pandemic's impact on education of children with special needs
Health | Apr 03, 2020, 07:00 PM ISTThe coronavirus lockdown has affected the education of not only regular children but also of children with special needs.
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Mental Health during coronavirus: Cricketers feel India's family structure helps in coping
Cricket | Mar 28, 2020, 08:21 PM ISTManinder Singh, Manoj Tiwary and Irfan Pathan say India's "family structure helps us cope with unprecedented crisis" while Deep Dasgupta had a slightly contrarian view as he felt that it would be "interesting test of familiar relationships".
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COVID-19 outbreak: FWICE announces relief plan for needy members
Lifestyle | Mar 18, 2020, 12:47 PM ISTChildren who get the fewest hours of sleep are at the highest risk of developing mental health issues later, including ADHD, anxiety and depression, suggest a new study.