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Sindh counter-terror wing plans to deradicalise around 300 militants
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Karachi [Pakistan], Jan.2 (ANI): The counter-terrorism department (CTD) of Sindh Police has announced plans to deradicalise and rehabilitate an estimated 300 militants held in different jails of the province with the help of qualified psychologists.
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Mental illness linked to increased risk of long-term opioid use
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec. 31 (ANI): A study has found that pre-existing depression or anxiety disorders and the use of psychoactive drugs can increase the risk leading to long-term use of opioid pain medications.
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Did you know! Smokers with mental illness wish to quit smoking
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec. 30 (ANI): Smoking cessation is beneficial to the mental health of psychiatric patients suffering from schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or clinical depression, suggests a study.
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Single stressful event can have extended consequences
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec. 29 (ANI): A team of Indian scientists has found that a single instance of severe stress can lead to delayed and long-term psychological trauma.
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Personality traits, psychiatric disorders come from certain genes, study s
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C [US], Dec. 9 (ANI): A recent study conducted by Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS), has identified six loci or regions of the human genome that are significantly linked to personality traits.
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Cabinet approves MoU between with Thailand on cooperation in controlling n
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec. 7 (ANI): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its approval to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Thailand in controlling narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, their precursors and chemicals and drug abuse.
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Researchers analyse how children perceive anger in speech
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
WashingtonD.C [US], Dec. 3 (ANI): In a recent research, experts from acoustics and psychology teamed up to to understand how children process emotion in speech and how it might influence their development.
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Research highlights association between psychological well-being and physi
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
WashingtonD.C [US], Dec. 3 (ANI): A recent research published in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine, showed associations between psychological well-being and physical activity in adults aged 50 and older.
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Lady Gaga shares love for 'brother' Kanye West following his �
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
London [UK], Nov. 24 (ANI): Lady Gaga sent her "love" and "support" to Kanye West, who was recently hospitalized for 'psychiatric evaluation' after cancelling his 'Saint Pablo' tour.
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Kardashians rush back for Kanye West's 'psychiatric emergency�
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
London [UK], Nov. 23 (ANI): The Kardashian clan has reportedly rushed back to Los Angeles after Kim Kardashian's husband Kanye West suffered a 'psychotic break' few days following the anniversary of his mother's death.
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EdTech Startup VoLT raises an undisclosed amount of seed funding from YMS
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 22 (ANI-NewsVoir): An EdTech Startup VoLT has raised an undisclosed amount of seed funding from YMS Mobitech, a tech-based distribution company. VoLT (Vocabulary Learning Technique), a product of Edutainment Spearheads, simplifies vocabulary learning process using Crea
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Kanye West hospitalised for `psychiatric evaluation` after cancelling `Sai
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov. 22 (ANI): Kanye West, who recently ranted onstage his 'Saint Pablo' tour, has been taken to a medical centre for 'psychiatric evaluation'.
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