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Anxiety, depression among patients with pre-existing mental health conditi
Updated : 5 years, 11 months 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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'Difficult for people with alcohol disorder to cope with lockdown situatio
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 11 (ANI): People, who have alcohol disorder or dependency and don't know how to regulate their emotions well, will find it very difficult to cope with the lockdown situation, says psychologist Amanpreet Kaur.
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COVID-19: Jamia forms panel to facilitate mental health, well being of stu
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) Vice Chancellor Prof Najma Akhtar has constituted a Mental Health and Counselling Committee (MHCC) to facilitate the mental health and wellbeing of students amid lockdown due to the coronavirus.
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Promising advance in depression research
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C.[USA], April 9 (ANI): A recent study suggests that a particular protein, GPR56, is involved in the biology of depression and the effect of antidepressants. The researchers believe that this protein could offer a novel target for new antidepressant drugs.
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UGC writes to colleges, universities for setting up student helplines
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 6 (ANI): The University Grants Commission (UGC) has written to Vice-Chancellors and principals of all universities and colleges over setting up of helplines for mental health and psychosocial well being of the students amid the nationwide lockdown in the wake of COVID-
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Stress thwarts ability to plan ahead by disrupting memory use
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 5 (ANI): While taking too much stress can lead to depression and other mental health complications, it can also affect our decision-making ability. A recent study has found that stress can hinder our ability to develop informed plans by preventing us from being a
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Physical activity can improve mental health of menopausal women
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Helsinki [Finland], Apr 5 (ANI): In women who have entered menopause, physical activity like exercise, running contributed to positive mental well-being, suggests a new study.
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Study reveals emotional abuse, neglect affect adolescent depression differ
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 4 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers have found that the effect of emotional abuse and neglect on adolescent depression varies depending on the individual's gender and ethnicity.
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Maharashtra launches 'BMC-Mpower 1on1' helpline to alleviate mental health
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 3 (ANI): In a bid to alleviate the mental health concerns of people in Maharashtra during the lockdown period, a 24x7 helpline, called 'BMC-Mpower 1on1', has been launched.
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Akshay, Hrithik, Ajay, others promote Maha Govt's 'talk 1 on 1' initiative
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Several Bollywood celebrities including Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan, Ajay Devgn, and others on Friday took to their social media to promote the 'talk 1 on 1' initiative by the Maharashtra Government and BMC.
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Physical activity contributes to positive mental well-being in menopausal
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Helsinki [Finland], Apr 2 (ANI): A recent study has found that late menopausal status is associated with an elevated level of depressive symptoms that indicate the negative dimension of mental well-being.
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Psychiatric disorders after first childbirth reduce likelihood of subseque
Updated : 5 years, 12 months ago IST
Grimbergen [Belgium], Mar 30 (ANI): Women suffering from mental health issues like depression, mania and schizophrenia after the birth of their first child are less likely to have more children, suggests a new study.
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