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It is unclear whether high levels of technology use were simply a marker of elevated same-day mental health symptoms (Photo: AFP)

Smartphone usage puts people at risk of mental illness

They had difficulty paying attention and exhibited attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder symptoms.

3 May 2017 8:47 PM IST

A Sheriff officer stands guard over inmates at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles. (Photo: AP )

Can chronic meth use lead to psychosis?

Studies show chronic meth use can cause paranoia, visual and auditory hallucinations and delusions.

2 May 2017 2:09 AM IST

Mind matters

After fighting a personal battle against anxiety, counsellor Anna Chandy has written a book to give hope to those...

12 July 2017 12:25 AM IST

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Delhi: Mentally challenged man found living with brother's body for a...

The incident was reported to the police after neighbours noticed foul smell emanating from the house where the duo...

6 July 2017 10:40 AM IST

The author has won many awards but shes not one who rests on her laurels.

A window to mental illness

Susmita spent 18 months of intensive research on this book.

1 March 2017 10:11 PM IST

Her parents tried to get her to a hospital on Saturday, but she refused their help, and instead, plunged a knife into her fathers chest. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

China: 2 dead, 18 wounded in knife attack

The suspect, identified as Chen Guangliang, 30, was detained after the attack along a roadway in Guizhou province.

29 May 2017 1:55 PM IST

The TISS study claims that there is a need to repeal Anti-Beggary Legislation urgently.

Mentally ill charged as offenders: Study

The TISS study articulates that there is a need to repeal Anti-Beggary Legislation urgently.

20 July 2017 3:36 AM IST

Patients with depression or anxiety attacks that were previously on psychoactive medication have a higher chance of opioid-use. (Photo:AFP)

Mental illness linked to increased risk of long-term opioid use

Patients that have previously used opioid will continue to use them as they are dependent on them

31 Dec 2016 10:23 AM IST

The report reveals that among those suffering from mental health problems, only a quarter sought treatment from a formal health care provider. (Photo: Pixabay)

150 million Indians, including teens, at mental health risk: report

More women than men suffered from neurosis and stress released disorders

28 Dec 2016 10:41 AM IST

Mobile health services, special camps and ambulance services are particularly useful for the elderly who find it difficult to negotiate long distances.

Guest Column: Lifespan is increasing, but right to dignity is elusive

With 93% of India's workforce being from the informal sector, their livelihoods are precarious and often hazardous.

29 Dec 2017 1:49 AM IST

In an unprecedented move, the Parliament this week passed a bill that seeks to decriminalise suicide attempt by mentally ill people.

Japan: Mentally ill girl, confined to tiny room by parents for yrs,...

They fed their daughter only once a day and kept her in a 3-square-metre room for some 15 years.

27 Dec 2017 1:53 PM IST

The doctor added that this was causing the man problems like vomitting and indigestion. (Photo: Pixabay)

Doctors remove 72 coins from Palghar man's stomach

He is suffering from 'bezoar'- a gastrointestinal disorder- and 'pica'- a ompulsive disorder of eating non-nutritional...

2 Dec 2017 4:24 PM IST