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In daytime discos, South Korea's elderly find escape from anxiety

Some are here because they simply don't feel welcome at home.

17 April 2018 3:59 PM IST

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Exorcism by cellphone: Beating the devil in the 21st century

Catholic Church officials say the number of demonic possessions is on the rise.

17 April 2018 3:02 PM IST

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Here's what triggers depression among adults

This study identifies genes that potentially increase our risk of depression.

17 April 2018 1:32 PM IST

Systems that do not see and acknowledge a young persons identity are the problem. (Photo: Pixabay)

Using transgender youths' chosen names may lower suicide risk

The reduction in mental health risks was strongest when the chosen name was used in multiple contexts.

15 April 2018 8:13 PM IST

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Religious faith linked to suicidal behaviour in LGBQ adults

The study is limited by a lack of detail about whether a participant's specific religion had stigmatizing views of...

15 April 2018 11:55 AM IST

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Brain's memory region may hold clues for depression

New study suggests we may need to rethink how the hippocampus processes information.

15 April 2018 9:40 AM IST

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Depression, not for the 'weak-hearted'

About one-fifth of cardiovascular disease patients suffer from depression.

9 April 2018 9:35 AM IST

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New test offers hope for Alzheimer's sufferers

One of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease is the accumulation of amyloid-beta plaques in the patient's brain.

8 April 2018 9:09 AM IST

The upcoming comedy movie Mental Hai Kya aims to bring out the crazy in you as sanity is overratedâ€ and that crazy is the new normalâ€. The movie posters make an absolute mockery of self-harm with Rajkumar Rao burning a cigarette on his forehead as he laughs.

Mental health and Indian pop culture

Why does Bollywood repeatedly misrepresent mental health and illness for a general population that is ridden with mental...

8 April 2018 3:43 AM IST

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Here are reasons you may be sleeping more than others

Chances are regularly snoozing for ten hours or more could be a sign of something more serious than just a busy week.

2 April 2018 1:32 PM IST

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Study finds mind-body therapies can help teens with anxiety

Mindfulness techniques incorporate aspects of meditation, body scanning, and mindful breathing to help focus attention...

28 July 2018 11:21 AM IST

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Mind-body therapies can help teens with anxiety

Mind-body therapies encompass self-regulation and positive thinking to help promote self-control, physical health, and...

27 July 2018 11:00 AM IST