Mental Health

Ahead of Neet re-test, 12 suicides in 37 days highlight student stress

Reports of suicides and rising anxiety among aspirants have renewed concerns over the psychological toll of exam uncertainty ahead of the Neet-UG re-examination on June 21

39% students worry about stable jobs, SC-appointed task force finds

The NTF cautioned that its student sample is preliminary and non-representative, but said employment worries and weak campus support point to deeper distress in HEIs

Stress tests: Centralised examination systems are failing aspirants

Over the past decade, attempts to centralise the public-examination system have consistently led to sub-optimal outcomes

Gen Z drives workplace therapy surge as mental health takes centre stage

Therapy is no longer a fringe workplace benefit in India, although one in four employees still hesitate to follow through after seeking help

Heat and mental health: Can rising temperatures trigger stress, aggression?

From sleep disruption to rising irritability, doctors say heat stress may quietly affect emotional health and worsen existing mental health conditions

Emotional bonding with AI can lead to social isolation: IIM study

An IIM Lucknow study warns that excessive reliance on AI companion applications for emotional support may harm real-world relationships and mental well-being

Draft mental health policy to tackle cyberbullying, stress in schools

The Education Ministry is preparing a mental health policy for school students focused on counselling support, cyberbullying prevention and school-parent coordination

Best of BS Opinion: From winning to governing, the challenge starts now

From election upsets and disaster alerts to labour reform, media economics, and trauma narratives, today's Best of BS Opinion brings together sharp insights on policy, politics, and society

Trauma Nation: India's neglected mental health challenge needs addressing

As anxiety, depression, physical illnesses and addiction become global problems, this book studies their impact with an Indian lens

The 'half attention' lifestyle: Doing everything, focusing on nothing

Always busy, rarely focused, the 'half attention' lifestyle is reshaping how we think, work, and rest, raising concerns about productivity, memory, and mental health

Quitting Facebook, Instagram? Study links deactivation to well being

A Stanford study suggests that quitting Facebook and Instagram, even briefly, can improve mental health and encourage better daily habits

Study finds parental depression can influence kids' mental health for years

Findings suggest that supporting parents' mental health from pregnancy through childhood may help reduce long-term risks of depression and anxiety in children

What it means to be well: Study outlines six pillars of mental well-being

The study identifies key pillars of mental well-being, showing it is shaped by how we think, function and connect rather than just how happy we feel

Do we really use only 10% of our brain? Neurologist busts the myth

The idea that humans use just 10% of their brain has persisted for decades; but, is it true?

How narcissistic admiration and rivalry shape relationship satisfaction

A six-year study tracking over 5,000 couples challenges the myth that narcissists inevitably damage relationships, revealing a more complex and nuanced emotional reality

Skipping breakfast often? Experts explain its impact on mental health

Experts highlight why your first meal of the day matters, and how skipping it may quietly affect emotional wellbeing, focus and long-term mental health

Smoking weed and tobacco accelerates brain shrinkage, say scientists

Researchers say cannabis and tobacco use is linked to reduced brain volume in key regions tied to emotions, memory, and movement, raising concerns about long-term brain health

Why psychologists say a cancelled meeting may actually be good for you

An hour gained feels longer than 60 minutes, and that deviation from expectation creates a unique sense of opportunity that can influence behaviour and decision-making

Meta, Google lose landmark case. Are kids paying the mental health cost?

With Meta and Google found liable in a US case, experts warn addictive app design may worsen anxiety, depression and attention issues, especially among young users

No music, no podcasts, no audiobooks: Why your brain needs silent walks

If you fill every quiet moment with sound, experts say your brain may be overstimulated; skipping earphones on your daily walk could improve focus, mood, and memory