Page 14 - Mental Health

Florida school shooter who killed 17 was 'damaged person', says attorney

The lead attorney for Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz told the jury in his penalty trial Monday they have witnessed things that will haunt them for the rest of their lives, but they now need to learn what led him to the massacre of 17 people four years ago before they can decide whether he is sentenced to death or life without parole. Melisa McNeill told the seven-man, five-woman jury and their 10 alternates in her opening statement that Cruz committed a horrible, unspeakable act when he murdered 14 students and three staff members at Parkland's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14, 2018, but he was a damaged person whose birth mother had abused alcohol and cocaine throughout her pregnancy. We must understand the person behind the crime, McNeill, an assistant public defender, said. Cruz. 23, pleaded guilty in October to 17 counts of first-degree murder and his trial is only to decide whether he is sentenced to death or life without parole. This is the deadliest U.S.

Mental distress of cancer patients' caregivers often overlooked: Study

Caregivers of people suffering from cancer go through psychological distress which is often overlooked, affecting their quality of life and patient care, according to a study by AIIMS Patna.

UK High Court hears Nirav Modi's plea against extradition to India

The 51-year-old diamond merchant had lodged an appeal last year against his extradition order on mental health grounds.

Covid spiked mental health issues in marginalised kids in India: Report

While the Covid-19 pandemic was hard for all, children belonging to the most marginalised section in India were the worst affected as it led to their increased isolation, affecting their mental health

1 in 8 people globally live with mental disorder: WHO

About one in eight people in the world live with a mental disorder, said the WHO in a landmark report released on Friday calling for urgent action on transforming mental healthcare

Covid infection may increase risk of psychiatric disorders by 25%: Study

People infected with Covid-19 had a roughly 25 per cent increased risk of developing a psychiatric disorder in the four months following their infection, finds a study

Osaka's mental health discussion a year ago resonates at French Open

Several professional tennis players credited Osaka with helping bring the subject out of the shadows for their sport

AXA set to launch mental health insurance in Indian group policies

The first-ever standalone product in this space will provide Rs 25,000 for virtual consultations with therapists, psychologists and life coaches, and up to Rs 1 lakh for hospitalisation

Pandemic, Ukraine conflict affecting mental health of millions, warns WHO

More than two months of conflict in Ukraine has led to incalculable uncertainty, insecurity, grief and loss, said the WHO official

Indian students happy to be back on campus, Global Student Survey finds

Around 55 per cent of Indian students revealed that they felt their mental health has improved since starting on campus or returning after lockdown restrictions

Naomi Osaka wants go easy on herself entering clay season in Madrid Open

I'm trying to embrace my mistakes compared to the previous years as well, so I'm not that hard on myself, she said Wednesday

US CDC suggests decline in youth mental health during Covid-19

The study, which is the CDC's first nationally representative survey of high school students during the pandemic, can inform effective programmes.

All in the mind: Yoga and meditation courses to bust stress and depression

There is a universe of institutions and mental wellness experts to help you beat Covid-induced doldrums and get your life back on track

Fortis launches workplace mental health programme to deal with distress

Initiative provides counselling, webinars to create a culture of openness and acceptance about mental health and real-time text chat support by a team of psychologists

US children's mental health crisis worse during Covid: CDC studies

One study showed Covid-related emergency department visits increased across all pandemic years and among pediatric age groups

Stand-up comedian Atul Khatri's take on best and worst of Budget 2022

The best thing has been the announcement of the national tele mental health programme for mental health counselling, says Khatri

Viraj Patil Shares 4 Pro Tips to Improve Your Mental Health

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UK court hears Nirav Modi's extradition appeal on mental health grounds

Lord Justice Jeremy Stuart-Smith and Justice Robert Jay presided over the hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice

Instagram wasn't designed for kids: CEO Adam Mosseri at Senate hearing

Facing intense scrutiny over harming young kids' mental health, Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri said Instagram "quite frankly wasn't designed" for people between the ages of 13 and 17

Indians' perception of mental health increased significantly: Survey

The perception of mental health among Indians has increased significantly, claimed a new survey, which found as many as 92 per cent of its respondents agreeing to seek treatment