Anxiety

Facebook announces 2022 Community Accelerator participants in India

Four-month programme provides selected community leaders of Facebook groups with training, mentorship and funding

Buy an adequate OPD cover to take care of mental health treatment

Most of these ailments are treated on outpatient basis, so just a hospitalisation cover won't suffice

Exams, results major cause of anxiety among school students: NCERT survey

While studies, examination and results are major causes of anxiety among school students, over 33 percent comply with peer pressure most of the times, a survey on mental health and well-being of students by NCERT said. The survey reported that at least 73 percent students are satisfied with their school life, while over 45 percent students are not satisfied with their body image. The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) surveyed over 3.79 lakh students from 36 states and UTs. The Manodarpan Cell of the NCERT undertook the task of conducting the survey to help understand the perceptions of school students on aspects related to their mental health and well-being. It collected information from students across gender and grades -- middle state (6-8) and secondary stage (9 to 12) between January to March 2022. Anonymity of participants was ensured by making the name column optional, allowing students the comfort, privacy and independence to respond, the NCERT ..

Study shows heavy news consumption triggers stress, anxiety, poor health

If you have an obsessive urge to constantly check news, you are more likely to suffer from stress, anxiety as well as poor physical health, researchers have warned

Wearable tech can change autistic people's lives if they design it

Many autistic people experience difficulties in expressing their emotions, this can result in increased anxiety, depression, anger and physical health

WHO warns of sharp rise in Covid-induced anxiety, depression worldwide

WHO warned on Wednesday of a sharp increase in the prevalence of anxiety and depression related to the Covid-19 pandemic, caused largely by social isolation, young people and women are the worst hit

'Hangxiety': Why some people experience anxiety during a hangover

As the body recovers from a night of drinking, a hangover creates a state of physiological stress

Study finds stress, anxiety linked to increased risk of getting Covid-19

A new study has found that people who went through extreme stress, anxiety, and depression at the beginning of the pandemic had an increased risk of getting COVID-19.

Rise in anxiety, depression cases during second wave of Covid-19: Experts

The study conducted by a private hospital in Delhi has found that there has been a rise in anxiety and depression cases among the people during the second wave of Covid-19 in April-May

Covid doubled depression, anxiety symptoms in children, youth: Study

Depression and anxiety symptoms have doubled in children and adolescents when compared to pre-pandemic times, according to an alarming study

20% rise in intake of anti-depressants among people since Covid outbreak

Low levels of serotonin in the brain is likely to cause depression whereas high levels of serotonin in the brain are linked with elevated mood

Covid: Around 82.4% elderly dealing with health anxiety issues, says study

Around 82.4 per cent elderly are dealing with health anxiety issues due to rising COVID-19 cases and fatalities around them, a new study has claimed

Here's why depression, anxiety are diagnosed more in women than men

Social and gender inequalities are common practice among the health practitioners which have resulted in women being more frequently diagnosed with depression and anxiety than men, argue researchers

Mental health start-ups capitalise on pandemic-led demand for services

Many are discovering new revenue streams by adopting a digital-first approach and fostering ties with corporate clients to roll out customised solutions

Covid-19 impact: 50% of global youth depressed, 17% out of jobs, says ILO

The ILO survey aimed to capture the immediate effects of the pandemic on the lives of youths (aged 18 to 29 years) with regard to employment, education, mental health, rights and social activism

Story in numbers: Elderly population is alone and vulnerable amid lockdown

The problems of elderly callers ranged from the shortage of medicines and physical support to anxiety, fear and anxiousness

Here're some tips from experts to deal with worry, stress and anxiety

They're not all the same, but we do have tips to help you deal with all of them

Mandira Bedi talks about life's curveballs and why she still feels grateful

Bedi has been very candid about battling what she now believes was undiagnosed and untreated depression in her thirties

Depression, anxiety may cause patients to leave cardiac rehab programs

Nearly one in five, 18%, had symptoms of moderate to extremely severe depression.

Have anxiety issues? Try meditating for 10 minutes daily

Researchers assessed impact of meditation on 82 participants suffering from anxiety