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The suicide risk in Kerala is more than double the national average and even high suicide risk is the highest among all...

16 Nov 2017 9:04 PM

Researchers studied questionnaire data from more than 500,000 teens. (Photo: Pixabay)

Increased smartphone use may up suicide risk in teens: study

Prolonged use of smartphones and computers may increase the risk of depression and suicide- related behaviours in...

14 Nov 2017 7:12 AM

Previous research has suggested that psychedelic drugs such as LSD and magic mushrooms can help alcoholics tackle their addiction. (Photo:Pixabay)

Traditional psychedelic drug may boost wellbeing: study

Researchers warn that the data is purely observational and does not demonstrate causality.

13 Nov 2017 7:01 AM

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Obesity, anorexia may up depression risk in women

Here is what researchers discovered.

12 Nov 2017 9:38 AM

When patients discuss their paintings with the therapist, it promotes self reflection and brain stimulation. (Photo: Pixabay)

When art comes to the rescue of depressed patients

Painting pictures based on themes and discussing the pictures with the therapist promotes self-reflection.

7 Nov 2017 12:22 PM

Babies of depressed parents tend to receive less stimulation which, eventually, could lead to slower development. (Photo: Pixabay)

Even dads experience post natal depression: study

Depression may lead to neglect of the child or inappropriately forceful behaviours.

7 Nov 2017 10:10 AM

Social skills refer to the communication skills that allow people to interact effectively and appropriately with others. (Photo: Pixabay)

Poor social skills may harm physical, mental health: Study

Social skills refer to the communication skills that allow people to interact effectively and appropriately with others.

7 Nov 2017 8:41 AM

The findings suggest when patients discuss their paintings with the therapist, it promotes self reflection and brain stimulation that takes place outside of the conscious mind. (Photo: ANI/Representational)

Art can scare away ghosts of depression, shows study

A research on art therapy conducted at Sahlgrenska Academy shows moderate to great improvement in patients with severe...

7 Nov 2017 6:09 AM

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PCOS increases risk of mental health disorders in women

Here is what researchers discovered.

6 Nov 2017 10:45 AM

The training programmes researchers compared are tools scientists rely on to test the brains working memory (Photo: AFP)

Brain chemicals that help avoid unwanted thoughts identified

Research may pave way for treating patients of PTSD, depression or schizophrenia.

6 Nov 2017 3:09 AM

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Severe hot flashes may increase risk of sleep disorder in women

Sleep disruption is a common complaint at menopause.

3 Nov 2017 4:25 AM

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Man's best friend aids Australian military vets with PTSD

Former personnel are more vulnerable as they tend to show signs of PTSD when they leave the forces.

29 Sept 2017 6:52 AM