Page 18 - Mental Health

Pandemic uncertainty may have stalled anti-smoking push, says report

A year after COVID-19 upended life for millions of Americans, there are troubling signs that the coronavirus may have also slowed progress against another deadly health threat: smoking.

Study finds Covid pandemic severely impacts mental health of young people

The ongoing pandemic, which has wreaked havoc worldwide, severely impacted the mental health of young people with increased levels of clinical depression being identified, a new study suggested

Uber to extend gender sensitisation drill to 100,000 driver partners

After the coronavirus lockdowns came into effect last year, Uber continued the sessions with drivers virtually and has so far managed to train 63,000 of them

Overhauling your thoughts and lifestyle to keep your mind healthy and happy

Don't ignore mental health. Here are some techniques to junk bad thoughts for good ones, eat and sleep right, and alter your activity charts to keep the mind sharp, yet calm and peaceful

Professional help needed: Virat Kohli on mental health in cricket

India captain Virat Kohli has said that he would like to see more mental health awareness in cricket.

'Felt like the loneliest guy in world': Kohli on his battle with depression

In a conversation with former England player Mark Nicholas on his 'Not Just Cricket' podcast, Kohli conceded that went through a tough phase during the particularly difficult tour

This entrepreneur's sleep-tech firm became a Rs 2,000 cr brand amid Covid

His business has accelerated three-fold as people work from home during the pandemic and are investing in their health

Unfair to judge Guru Dutt by today's standards, says Yasser Usman

Yasser Usman, author of Guru Dutt: An Unfinished Story, speaks to Chintan Girish Modi on Guru Dutt's life

Making Mental Health a Priority for All

With mental health being a rising concern in a digitally connected world

Insufficient, inconsistent: Mental health pension rarely reach the affected

Government financial support during and since the lockdown for persons with psychosocial disabilities from low-income families, many of which had lost income, was inadequate

Insurer Centene to buy Magellan in $2.2 billion mental health push

Health insurer Centene Corp said on Monday it has agreed to buy Magellan Health Inc in a $2.2 billion deal including debt

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Vaccine literacy key to building public trust

Fatalities in Delhi cross a grim landmark, elevated smartphone usage, and tips on how to help children deal with stress-news relevant to India's fight against Covid-19

Mental confusion could be an early sign of Covid-19, study finds

Delirium or mental confusion accompanied by fever could be an early symptom of Covid-19, particularly in elderly patients, according to a review of studies

Here's why depression, anxiety are diagnosed more in women than men

Social and gender inequalities are common practice among the health practitioners which have resulted in women being more frequently diagnosed with depression and anxiety than men, argue researchers

Mental health during Covid: How patients coped with India's plagued system

"The Covid-19 crisis did not create new shortcomings," said Pathare of CMHLP. "The crisis laid bare the existing shortcomings that have plagued the mental health system for years"

Not easy to be in bio-bubbles, could affect mental health: Waqar Younis

Pakistan's bowling coach Waqar Younis is concerned about the mental health of players as they endure isolating bio-secure bubbles to play cricket internationally in the middle of the pandemic

Medical experts signal increase in mental health problems amid Covid-19

Health experts have flagged an increase in mental health cases amid the pandemic, with many attributing the rising stress and anxiety levels to isolation, loss of loved ones and economic uncertainty

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Mental health care important amidst crisis

From Ernakulam's Covid-19 centres to Kerala's health minister saying the state is yet to see a peak, here's a roundup of articles on how India is dealing with the pandemic

Urban Company introduces unlimited mental health leave for workers

Any employee who wants to avail the service would have to register on iWill

Ratan Tata-backed Urban Co starts unlimited mental health leave for staff

The firm is also making some of the top psychologists in the country accessible to its employees by partnering with mental wellness platform iWill