Depression

Can low vitamin D increase depression risk? Global evidence says yes

A global review of 66 studies across 31 countries finds adults with very low vitamin D levels face a higher risk of depression, especially when levels drop below 30 nmol/L

Why women struggle more with depression? Is it written in your genes

A Nature Communications study finds women carry 6,000 extra genetic variants linked to major depressive disorder, explaining why depression affects them more than men

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

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

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

Skipping breakfast? It could harm your mood, metabolism and wellbeing

Recent research links late-morning meals with higher risks of depression, fatigue, and accelerated biological ageing among older adults

Why young people are unhappier than ever-even as middle age gets easier

A global study finds rising stress, anxiety and depression among youth, even as older adults report improved mental health and greater life satisfaction

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

People with sensitive personalities more prone to anxiety, depression

New research reveals a strong link between sensitivity and mental health risks like anxiety and depression, but also improves response to care

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

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

This is what 'magic mushrooms' do to cancer patients with depression

A new study finds that psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound in magic mushrooms, can offer long-term relief from depression and anxiety in cancer patients

Burnout at work: When stress becomes serious, and what to do next

People often dismiss burnout as a temporary rough patch. But ignoring the signs could lead to serious mental health issues. Here's how to recognise the difference

Feeling low in midlife may be linked to dementia risk, new studies find

New studies reveal a strong link between depression and mood disorders in mid to late life and the risk of developing dementia later on. Experts say early detection could be key

Your teen's mental health may be tied to what their mother endures at home

A new India-focused study reveals how domestic abuse faced by mothers leave lasting scars on the mental health of their adolescent children, often in hidden, heartbreaking ways

Behind the filter: Misha Agrawal's death sparks mental health wake-up call

Influencer Misha Agrawal's death has triggered a national reckoning on how online validation, social media pressures, and mental health intersect in the lives of Indian youth and influencers

Increased screen time found to raise depression risk in teen girls: Study

Excessive screen time can affect one's sleep, thereby increasing risk of depressive symptoms -- especially among teenage girls, according to a new study. Studies have consistently linked use of screens and devices with a poorer quality of sleep and a higher chance of mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression. However, researchers from Sweden's Karolinska Institutet said that sleep problems and depression can often coincide, and the direction of these links has been unclear. For the study, findings of which are published in the journal 'PLOS Global Public Health', the team tracked 4,810 Swedish students aged 12-16, collecting data on sleep quality and quantity, depressive symptoms, and screen usage over the course of a year. An increased screen time led to deteriorated sleep within three months, impacting both the duration and quality of sleep, the study found. Screen time was also found to postpone sleep times towards later hours -- disrupting multiple aspects of th

Amaal Mallik cuts ties with family, says years of pain led to depression

The 34-year-old musician Amaal Mallik blamed his family for the rift with his brother Armaan Malik. While announcing his separation from his family, he said he is suffering from clinical depression

Feeling low? Here are the top 6 tips to overcome work-related stress

Work-related stress is surging among professionals leading to a deteriorated daily life. Combat work stress effectively with the tips mentioned below

Deep depression over Bay of Bengal to cross Odisha coast near Puri: IMD

The depression formed over the Bay of Bengal on Monday intensified into a deep depression and is likely to cross the Odisha coast near Puri by noon, the IMD said in a bulletin. The weather office said that the depression over the Bay of Bengal moved slowly north-northwestwards with a speed of 8 kmph during the past six hours and intensified into a Deep Depression. The system lay centered at about 70 km south-southeast of Puri (Odisha), 140 km east-southeast of Gopalpur (Odisha), 120 km south-southwest of Paradip (Odisha), 170 km south-southwest of Chandbali (Odisha), 240 km east-northeast of Kalingapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) and 290 km south-southwest of Digha (West Bengal). "It is very likely to move nearly northwestwards and cross Odisha coast near Puri by noon on September 9," the IMD said, adding that thereafter, it is very likely to move west-northwestwards across Odisha and Chhattisgarh during the subsequent two days. The weather office also issued a 'Red alert' in five district