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Experts Suggest Ways To Tackle Mental Stress During 2nd COVID Wave
Health experts have said that the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has seen a steady rise in anxiety and depression. Suggesting ways to improve mental health, psychiatrists recommend simple lifestyle changes including staying away from social media and COVID related statistics. Recommending to focus more on present, experts ask to follow healthy diet, regular exercise, yoga, listen music and stay connected with friends and family.
Tags: mental health, SECOND WAVE, WHO, psychiatrist
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50% Kids Faced Stress During COVID; Low Income Homes Worst: Study
A recent study has revealed that approximately 50% of children suffered stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A joint study by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences and NGO ‘Child Rights and You’ claimed that while no age and gender difference was recorded for stress, it was relatively higher in families with low income. Surveying over 800 children of the age group nine to 17 years, the study interpolated that 41.9% of children felt worried… read-more
Tags: Stress, Covid-19, children, mental health
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Boys Playing Video Games Are Less Prone To Depression: Study
A recent study by University College London has revealed that boys who regularly play video games have 24% lower risk of depression. It also said excessive social media usage by girls have a negative impact on their mental health, leading to more depressive symptoms. While increased screen engagement affected girls and boys differently, its effect on young minds was not found negative. The study did not find any causal relationship between… read-more
Tags: mental health, depression, Video games, Social Media, health care
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First In India: Bangalore To Get State-Run Dementia Care Centre
In what could be considered a unique initiative, Bangalore will get a 100-bed government-run dementia care centre in the Sakalavara NIMHANS campus, which is the first in India. As per reports, apart from the Rural Electrification Corporation and National Stock Exchange, a NIMHANS academician Professor CR Chandrashekhar also contributed Rs 1.09 crore for the facility. Initially starting with 40 beds, the Centre would provide treatment to… read-more
Tags: Bangalore, Karnataka, mental health, Dementia, bengaluru
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UK Researchers Found 'Minocycline' An Antibiotic To Cure Depression
A study led by King’s College London researchers revealed that Minocycline, an antibiotic can help improve depressive symptoms in patients suffering from treatment-resistant depression and low-grade inflammation. The trials conducted in two groups revealed that the patients with higher C-reactive protein levels showed better results in their depressive symptoms after taking minocycline. Moreover, researchers also found that biological markers… read-more
Tags: mental health, depression, King's College London, minocycline
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Keep Stress Hormones In Check! Health Counsellor Advises Women
Mental health counsellor Arouba Kabir suggests that excess secretion of cortisol (stress hormone) might make women more moody, depressed and sleep-deprived. Moreover, high cortisol levels due to low estrogen secretion cause premature-ageing besides complications like arthritis, osteoporosis and ectopic pregnancy later in life. Arouba recommends prioritizing mental health by including exercise, antioxidant-rich food and optimal sleep. She also… read-more
Tags: mental health, Arouba Kabir, Osteoporosis, Arthritis, Lifestyle
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COVID-19 Has Worsen Mental Health After World War II, Says Expert
According to the experts, mental health of people around the world have been worst affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic. New symptoms of mental disorder have been identified during the lockdown, study reveals. "Even if the virus is under control, there will be 'profound' long-term consequences," said Dr Adrian James, the president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. "It is probably the biggest hit to mental health since the Second World… read-more
Tags: mental health, Coronavirus, Covid-19
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New York: Mental Health Experts Not Police To Attend 911 Calls For Distress
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on November 9 announced that certain '911 calls', which include mental health cases, will be addressed by mental health experts instead of police operators. The program will be executed from February 2021, for which mental health professionals have been trained on how to handle emergency situations. However, if chances of physical danger are involved then the police will accompany the mental health experts… read-more
Tags: New York City, NYPD, mental health
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One In Five Covid Patients Develop Mental Disorder In 90 Days: Study
Oxford University's recent study has stated that one in five people infected with covid-19 are prone to mental disorders within 90 days, with anxiety, depression and insomnia being the most common. The report, published in The Lancet, studied over 62 million people including 62,000 Covid-19 patients, concluding that the virus attacks the nervous system. The study also reported that people with prior mental health issues are at 65% higher risk… read-more
Tags: Oxford University, Corona virus, mental health
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Experts Suggest 'WAIT' Approach To Prevent Suicide
On the occasion of the World Mental Health day, October 10, Psychiatrist Dr Kedar Tilwe suggests 'WAIT' approach to prevent suicides. The WAIT - Watch, Ask, 'It will pass' and Talk to others - is an approach that aims at elimination of thoughts of suicide. He highlighted that people should empathize with each other and build a strong support system from personal and professional arena to share their hard feelings.
Tags: mental health, depression, Lifestyle tips, Suicide
Courtesy: The Indian Express
