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Excess deaths in people with mental health conditions increased during COV
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
London [UK], October 8 (ANI): The greater number of deaths amongst those with mental health conditions and intellectual disabilities has been amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic, a study based on more than 160,000 patients, led by King's College London has revealed.
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Allergies including asthma and hay fever not linked to mental health condi
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Bristol [UK], October 6 (ANI): Allergic diseases such as asthma, atopic dermatitis and hay fever do not cause the onset of mental health conditions or vice versa, according to the findings of a new University of Bristol-led study.
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Study reveals genetic link between depression and anxiety
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Queensland [Australia], April 16 (ANI): New Australian research, led by QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, has identified 509 genes that influence both depression and anxiety - confirming a genetic relationship between the mental health conditions.
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LGB people more prone to mental health disorders, alcohol misuse
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington (US), February 17 (ANI): The findings of a new study suggest that Lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB*) people are significantly more likely to have mental health conditions and report alcohol and drug misuse than heterosexual people.
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Growing number of women using cannabis for managing menopause symptoms: St
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Ohio [US], October 3 (ANI): For the management of bothersome menopause symptoms, a growing number of women are either using cannabis or want to use it, suggest the findings of a new study.
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Government launches helpline 'Kiran' to help people with mental health con
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI): Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr Thawarchand Gehlot has launched a new initiative on Monday to help people struggling with mental health issues. Under this initiative, a helpline 'Kiran' has been started by the ministry.
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Anxiety, depression among patients with pre-existing mental health conditi
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 12 (ANI): As the lockdown imposed to curb the COVID-19 crisis reaches day 19, mental health illness has become a poignant concern for health experts with doctors stating that patients with pre-existing mental health illnesses are prone to relapsing due to the fear of
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Stronger monitoring necessary for adolescents with ADHD history
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 16 (ANI): A new study has revealed that teenagers who have previously suffered from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more susceptible to the dangers of sexually-transmitted infections (STIs), mental health conditions, and car accidents.
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Teens with ADHD history need stronger monitoring
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 11 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers found that adolescents with a history of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at an increased risk for a multitude of adverse outcomes, including sexually-transmitted infections (STIs), mental health condition
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Study links six gene types to anxiety and other mental health conditions
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C [USA], Jan 11 (ANI): According to the findings of a recently published comprehensive study carried out on 200,000 military veterans, there are six gene types that determine if a person would be susceptible to anxiety.
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Adverse events during initial years of life may affect future mental healt
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 2 (ANI): Latest findings suggest that the first three years of life may be an especially important period for shaping biological processes that ultimately give rise to mental health conditions.
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Self-esteem important in treating mental health
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 20 (ANI): While treating patients with mental health conditions, it is imperative to build their self-esteem, suggests a study.
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