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Potentially inappropriate or unnecessary medications included sleeping tablets, pain drugs, depression drugs and acid reflux drugs. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study reveals depression in older adults linked to memory problems

It may be possible that treatment may also reduce thinking and memory problems.

10 May 2018 6:22 PM IST

While the most common causes are physical issues affecting blood flow, such as heart disease and diabetes, psychological ones including stress and depression. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pointers to deal with post-traumatic stress disorder

Psychotherapy approaches addressed the underlying dysfunctions of fear extinction and emotion regulation.

10 May 2018 5:18 PM IST

Recurring dreams may be more sensitive to distressing psychological experiences that a person still needs to process. (Photo: Pixabay)

Ecstasy may relieve the agony of PTSD: study

--A month after their second dose, 86 percent of the 75 mg group no longer met the diagnostic criteria for PTSD, said...

2 May 2018 4:17 PM IST

Deepika Padukone.

It's empowering to share your journey: Deepika Padukone

Deepika believes that sharing one's journey can relieve the one from the ongoing stress.

28 March 2018 12:12 AM IST

The NPPA has also formed different slabs based on the implant material and the part of knee that needs to be replaced. (Photo: DC/Representational)

Study says knee pain can lead to depression

According to study, knee pain from OA, which damages the quality of life, can in turn lead to depression.

27 March 2018 8:39 AM IST

It is estimated that about 90 per cent of people who die by suicide have a mental illness (Photo: AFP)

Suicidal thoughts in depressed people can be reduced using brain...

The effects on suicidal ideation were independent of effects on depressive symptom.

7 May 2018 4:12 PM IST

Potentially inappropriate or unnecessary medications included sleeping tablets, pain drugs, depression drugs and acid reflux drugs. (Photo: Pixabay)

Age, education of new parents can intensify depression risk

Peripartum mood disorders can persist for one year or more after childbirth so these findings will help match mental...

6 May 2018 3:36 PM IST

Social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and Snapchat have given us an opportunity as fans to interact with our favourite celebrities. However, the conversation has always been one directional. (Photo: ANI)

Adolescents less likely to exhibit depressive symptoms on social...

This may be related to the development of the prefrontal cortex which plays a role in inhibiting impulsive decisions.

6 May 2018 3:11 PM IST

More than 77 percent of the individuals with disabilities in the study lived with their parents. (Photo: Pixabay)

Less educated, new parents are at high risk

Peripartum mood disorders can persist for one year or more after childbirth.

5 May 2018 6:13 PM IST

Sleep duration is an important predictor of HRQOL in CKD (Photo: AFP)

Early birds less prone to depression: Study

The researchers found that late chronotypes or night owls are less likely to be married, more likely to live alone and...

15 Jun 2018 6:35 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Waking up early can keep the blues away

Light exposure and work schedules appears to mildly influence depression risk.

15 Jun 2018 9:37 AM IST

Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone's heartfelt note about depression

Deepika also talked about the stigma that surrounds the mental ailment.

14 Jun 2018 12:32 AM IST