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Looming Mental Health Crisis Forces Degree Student To Abandon Home: Hyderabad
A degree student abandoned her house after being scolded by her father in Papireddy Colony in Chandanagar on Sept 9. The 18-year-old, who suffered depression, chose to leave her home by leaving a note behind. She asked her parents not to search for her, as she wanted to live life by herself. The investigation is still on the missing case.
Tags: Hyderabad, Chandanagar, depression, mental health
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Hair Indicates Stress Induced Due To Pandemic: Researchers
Researchers from New York University Abu Dhabi found higher cortisol levels in the hair of mothers and children. These families from Jordan & Syria bore the brunt of the pandemic the most, which is evident from their higher hair cortisol concentrations. Cortisol is a stress hormone released during fight-or-flight situations indicative of reducing current activity. The study is published in Child Development … read-more
Tags: Covid-19, hair, mental health, Cortisol, Coronavirus Pandemic
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69% Of Young Adults With ADHD Use Drugs: Study
Scientific research has found that young adults suffering from the disease Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD are mostly inclined towards having a drug addiction. According to a mental health survey, 69% of young adults are addicted to some kind of drug than people without ADHD. "These results emphasize the importance of addressing depression and anxiety when providing care to those with co-occurring ADHD and substance use… read-more
Tags: health care, ADHD, Drug use, Scientific Reports, mental health
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UK HC Permits Nirav Modi To Appeal Against Extradition To India
Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi's appeal against his extradition to India has been granted by the UK High Court on mental health and human rights grounds. His lawyer pleaded to the UK high court that his extradition could cause serious health problems concerning "severe depression" and "suicide". Modi defrauded the Indian government for over $2 billion and has been held at Wandsworth Prison in London since 2019.
Tags: Nirav Modi Extradition, UK High Court, mental health, Punjab National Bank
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Covid-19's Impact On Mental Health Will Be 'Long-term', Says WHO
In a two-day meeting at Athens with health ministers from various countries, the World Health Organization said that the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on mental health will be "Long-term" and "Far-reaching". The World Health Organization called for the strengthening of mental health services in general. WHO also insisted on taking action on Covid-19 linked anxiety and stress problems via technology.
Tags: WHO, Covid-19, mental health
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Dubai-based Goan Girl Paloma Viegas Wins 'Diana Award'
Paloma Viegas from Goa has been awarded the Diana Award for her campaigns on mental health in schools. The 17-year-old, Paloma promotes awareness related to mental well-being through her own website. The Diana Award is given as a recognition of efforts to young people based on social or humanitarian grounds. Besides, she aims to become a lawyer and has encouraged many to express their ideas.
Tags: Paloma Viegas, The Diana Award, Goa, Dubai, mental health
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DOE Directs Private Schools To Introduce 'Happiness Curriculum'
Considering mindfulness in the students curriculum, the Directorate of Education has directed the private schools to initiate a 'Happiness Curriculum'. The DOE tweeted, "Happiness Curriculum with focus on mindfulness has been effective in Delhi's government schools since 2018." However, Following the HC's decision, private schools have been asked to introduce happy class. Besides, the decision comes in… read-more
Tags: mental health, Covid-19, Stress, happiness, Curriculum
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Study Reveals Cognitive & Behavioural Issues In COVID Patients
A new study presented by the European Academy of Neurology discovered cognitive and behavioural issues, roughly eight weeks after the discharge of COVID patients. They found memory, spatial awareness and information processing problems as possible withdrawal effects of the virus. They also found that one out of every five patients suffered post-traumatic stress disorder with 16% depressive symptoms. Over 50% suffered cognitive disturbances.… read-more
Tags: Cognitive Problems, COVID-19 outbreak, mental health, depression
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Naomi Osaka Quits French Open Mid-Tournament, Says She Needs Break
Japanese Tennis star Naomi Osaka on May 31 withdrew from the French Open 2021 tournament stating that she needs a break from the sport. This comes after Osaka was fined Rs 10 lakh for not attending the mandatory news conference following her victory over Romania's Maria Patricia Tig. Citing her mental health as well, the 23-year-old had compared such post-match conferences to "kicking people when they are down".
Tags: Naomi Osaka, French Open, TENNIS, mental health
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Struggled 10-12 Years With Anxiety, Sleepless Nights: Sachin Tendulkar
Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on May 16 revealed that he experienced anxiety and sleepless nights for nearly 10-12 years in his 24-year professional career. Adding to it, master blaster said, “I started accepting later that it was a part of my preparation." Further, he highlighted the importance of acceptance for the mental health of the cricketers and also thanked frontline workers for all their efforts amidst the pandemic.
Tags: Sachin Tendulkar, anxiety, mental health, Cricket
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