Page 6 - Mental Health

Speak up at work: What to do when you're feeling ignored and invisible

Being constantly overlooked can erode your confidence and mental health-experts explain how to speak up at work, seek feedback, and protect your self-worth

Rural schools in US struggle as Trump admin cuts mental health grants

In parts of rural upstate New York, schools have more than 1,100 students for every mental health provider. In a far-flung region with little public transportation, those few school counsellors often are the only mental health professionals available to students. Hennessey Lustica has been overseeing grant-funded efforts to train and hire more school psychologists, counsellors and social workers in the Finger Lakes region, but those efforts may soon come to end a casualty of the Trump administration's decision to cancel school mental health grants around the country. Cutting this funding is just going to devastate kids, said Lustica, project director of the Wellness Workforce Collaborative in the Seneca Falls Central School District. The workforce that we're developing, just in my 21 school districts it's over 20,000 kids that are going to be impacted by this and not have the mental health support that they need. The $1 billion in grants for school-based mental health programs were

Does your job involve meeting people? It may raise diabetes risk: Study

A 14-year study of nearly 3 million people found that emotional strain in public-facing roles may increase type 2 diabetes risk by up to 47 per cent

When office work haunts you after hours: What's happening in your brain?

Why can't you stop thinking about work even after logging off? A psychiatrist explains how work stress lingers in your mind, affecting your health, sleep, and relationships

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

Flight anxiety rising after Air India crash? Doctor explains what to do

After the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, doctors report rising aviophobia and urge travellers to watch for signs and adopt coping strategies

Is your office bestie good for your mental health? Here is what doctors say

Doctors say workplace friendships can reduce stress, support resilience and act as emotional anchors in high-pressure jobs

Mental health at work: 7 expert-backed strategies to make a difference

From flexible work hours to empathetic leadership, these expert strategies go beyond buzzwords to create mentally healthy workplaces that genuinely support teams

Bed rotting: Stuck in bed all day? Know what it does to your mental health

Doctors explain how prolonged time in bed could signal depression, burnout, or anxiety and share recovery tips to reclaim your energy and motivation

Caffeinated energy drinks: Do they give you wings, or just weigh you down?

Love energy drinks? Your body might not. From spiking anxiety to disrupting sleep and hormones, doctors explain what those shiny cans may be doing to young people

World Environment Day 2025: How nature helps heal your mind and body

On World Environment Day, doctors explain how nature helps reduce stress, balance mood, enhance immunity, and support mental and physical well-being

Why 'I'm fine' can be a red flag for anxiety in young professionals

Driven by deadlines and the pressure to succeed, many young professionals say 'I'm fine' while silently struggling with anxiety, burnout, and emotional fatigue

Working hard? This smart tattoo on forehead could soon let your boss know

Researchers at the University of Texas have developed a soft, wireless 'electronic tattoo' that tracks brainwaves in real time-promising safer, smarter monitoring in fields like aviation and surgery

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

Struggling with negative thoughts? Regular exercise can help reduce them

A new study found that regular moderate-to-high intensity exercise can significantly reduce rumination and worry, with the best results seen when combined with psychological interventions

Chronic illness at 36? Your job might be the most expensive thing you own

Every ₹100 invested in proactive healthcare can yield ₹296 in healthcare savings, showing that employee wellness is not a perk-it's a strategic asset.

Broken heart syndrome: Men face twice the death risk, say researchers

Broken Heart syndrome or Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, triggered by emotional stress, shows higher death rates in men even though women are more often diagnosed with it

Most Indian corporate employees face emotional distress, HCL Healthcare finds

HCL Healthcare report finds 84% of India Inc workforce battling low mood, anxiety and poor sleep, calling for urgent emotional wellness reforms at workplaces

Mother's Day: Postpartum support calls on the rise as stigma fades

Post-Mother's Day, experts say more Indian mothers are breaking silence on postpartum depression and turning to tele-mental health amid rising awareness and lower stigma

Karan Johar reveals he lives with body dysmorphia disorder: What it means

Karan Johar has opened up about living with body dysmorphia, a mental health condition marked by obsessive focus on appearance flaws. Experts explain symptoms, causes, and the social media link