Anxiety Disorder
IIT researchers identify physiological markers to help manage test anxiety
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras have identified measurable physiological indicators that can help pinpoint students most vulnerable to test anxiety, paving the way for new, targeted interventions that could revolutionise how educational systems approach stress and performance, according to officials. The research has been published in Behavioural Brain Research, an international peer-reviewed journal publishing studies on the neurobiological basis of behaviour and cognitive processes in humans and animals. The study sheds light on how the brain and heart interact differently in students who struggle with anxiety during exams, offering a scientific basis for early identification and personalised coping strategies. Test anxiety affects an estimated 81 per cent of Indian students, according to the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT, 2022), often impairing academic performance and long-term mental health. While some students mana
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World Mental Health Day 2025: First aid guide for stress, anxiety for all
On World Mental Health Day 2025, experts share how to spot early signs of stress, anxiety, or depression and offer timely first aid support
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197 million Indians need mental health support. Here's what's missing
What 197 million Indians need, and why the system is struggling to deliver it
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More women live with depression and anxiety than men, shows WHO data
Global data reveals that women are more prone to depression and anxiety than men, with social, biological and economic factors driving the mental health gap
 "More women live with depression and anxiety than men, shows WHO data")
WHO warns of global mental health crisis, with over 1 billion affected
New data from the World Health Organization reveals alarming global gaps in mental health care, with women and young people most affected, high suicide rates and stagnation in mental health investment
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When self-care turns toxic: Experts warn of the growing 'wellness trap'
From endless detoxes to obsessive step counts, overdoing wellness can harm mental health. Experts call this the wellness trap
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Chinese scientists create dopamine brain cells that may ease depression
Chinese researchers engineered dopamine-producing neurons from stem cells and transplanted them into mice, reducing depression-like symptoms and boosting reward responses
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Smartphones before 13? Study warns of long-term mental health issues
New research finds children who get smartphones before 13 face higher risks of anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts
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Why high-functioning anxiety often leads to hidden substance use
Many successful people battle anxiety behind closed doors and turn to alcohol, tobacco or medication to cope-experts explain the signs, risks and solutions
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Early menopause raises depression risk, calls for mental health screening
Women with premature ovarian insufficiency face significantly higher risks of depression and anxiety, prompting experts to call for routine mental health screening
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Can AI get 'anxious'? Study finds ChatGPT reacts differently to emotions
A study has found that when fed distressing information, such as details about natural disasters or accidents, ChatGPT became more prone to biased and erratic responses
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Medicines for anxiety, diabetes to get cheaper as NPPA fixes ceiling prices
If drug manufacturers are found flouting the ceiling, they will have to deposit the overcharged amount with the Centre
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Mental health start-ups capitalise on pandemic-led demand for services
Many are discovering new revenue streams by adopting a digital-first approach and fostering ties with corporate clients to roll out customised solutions
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Age of anxiety: Mental health is the next looming crisis in Covid-19 times
It needs swift, sensible attention, writes Nikita Puri
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In caring company: Firms make working from home stress free and fun
Some companies have engaged doctors and therapists to talk to employees over webinars and answer questions related to the virus.
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Stimulating brain activity may protect against worsening anxiety: Study
Activity in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex could help shield at-risk individuals from future mental illness
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