Reducing the amount of time spent watching television could play a powerful role in protecting mental health, with new research indicating that cutting back on TV viewing may lower the risk of depression by nearly 40 percent. The study, conducted by an international team of researchers, highlights the growing mental health implications of prolonged sedentary...
A new international study has found that changes or problems in the skin may indicate hidden mental health risks, including a higher likelihood of depression and suicidal thoughts, particularly in people experiencing psychosis for the first time. The findings were presented at the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) meeting in Amsterdam, where scientists shared new...
A newly published study from Israel has raised serious concerns over finasteride, one of the most commonly prescribed medications for androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness). The research suggests that long-term users of finasteride are at a statistically higher risk of mood disorders, depression, and suicidal thoughts compared to non-users, prompting calls for more caution in...
Kanpur: Mental health surveys in the rural areas of Uttar Pradesh are challenging the notion that village life is inherently stress-free. A series of mega mental health camps conducted across eight Community Health Centres (CHCs) in Kanpur district have revealed a sharp rise in depression and anxiety among women aged 20 to 40. Alarmingly, several...
People with heightened sensitivity to their surroundings may be more susceptible to mental health challenges like anxiety and depression, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at Queen Mary University of London. Sensitivity, in this context, is described as an individual’s elevated ability to notice and react to subtle environmental cues such as bright...