Page 17 - Mental Health

Virtual contact fails to combat pandemic loneliness in over-60s: Study

Findings also indicate the need to enable strong inter-household ties to bolster public mental health in the long run

Covid-19: WHO committed to address mental health gaps in European region

Senior health officials from the WHO's European Region on Wednesday conveyed their commitment to addressing the mental health crisis that has worsened due to the Covid-19 pandemic across the region

Mental health wise, all of us have been affected: Harvard's Shekhar Saxena

Speaking to Anjuli Bhargava from his residence in Geneva, Saxena says the severest toll of the Covid-19 pandemic may be on the mental health of large sections of the human population

Perfect imperfections

Two Netflix shows, Atypical and The Bold Type, show that human bodies are unpredictable. What they require is not self-hatred but tenderness

20% rise in intake of anti-depressants among people since Covid outbreak

Low levels of serotonin in the brain is likely to cause depression whereas high levels of serotonin in the brain are linked with elevated mood

'Time for compassion': Indian tech firms help young workers in Covid trauma

Firms are trying to figure out how to address the mental-health fallout for a generation of employees.

Covid-19 pandemic has India's young anxious, turning to therapy

Faced with a torrent of guilt, fear, worry, more youngsters are seeking help

Defying body clock associated with depression, lower wellbeing: Study

People whose sleep pattern goes against their natural body clock are more likely to have depression and lower levels of wellbeing, according to a new study

Pulling the plug

Naomi Osaka's run-in with the tennis authorities, shines a light on just how poorly the world tennis bureaucracy is equipped to deal with a young superstar confronted with mental health issues

We recognise Osaka's courage in sharing mental health experience: Nike

Tennis star Naomi Osaka has found support from Nike (NKE) and other major sponsors after deciding to withdraw from the ongoing French Open

Grand Slam leaders pledge to address Osaka's concerns on mental health

The leaders of the four Grand Slam tournaments reacted to tennis star Naomi Osaka's stunning withdrawal from the French Open by promising to address players' concerns about mental health

Love, yoga and sound of silence to help the Corona bereaved live life again

There are many courses and apps to help those dealing with the grief and guilt of losing loved ones bounce back. While some are free, masterclasses and courses cost between Rs 2,000 and Rs 20,000

Coronavirus stress increased suicidal thoughts among people: Study

The Covid-19 pandemic has not only hit physical health and the economy but has also impacted mental health with the possibility of increased rates of suicide, according to a study

Explained: Why impact of 'long Covid' could outlast the pandemic

Weeks and months after seemingly recovering from even a mild case, many patients still confront a wide range of health problems

Covid: Around 82.4% elderly dealing with health anxiety issues, says study

Around 82.4 per cent elderly are dealing with health anxiety issues due to rising COVID-19 cases and fatalities around them, a new study has claimed

Before and after darkness

Book review - No Straight Thing Was Ever Made: Essays on Mental Health

Be mindful of sub-limits on mental illnesses in your insurance cover

OPD covers compensate for counselling sessions, but these always have a sub-limit

Coronavirus pandemic has taught counsellors they need therapy too

The pandemic has taken its toll on therapists and most say seeing a therapist themselves has been a big help

Covid patients at greater risk of mental disorders: Oxford University study

Patients are at an estimated 44 per cent greater risk of neurological and mental health diagnoses after COVID-19 than after flu, the largest study of its kind by the University of Oxford revealed

Realized importance of mental health while playing for India: Hardik

Hardik Pandya on Wednesday said he realized the importance of mental health while playing international cricket and credited his family for keeping him in the 'right space'