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Hikikomori deepens loneliness in Japan

April 10, 2023

The term refers to individuals, usually young adults, who withdraw from social interaction and isolate themselves in their homes for prolonged periods...

OP-ED

Cannabis can improve cancer care

March 29, 2023

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Research points to positive effects of medicinal marijuana for symptomatic and palliative care for cancer patients and survivors A positive cancer diagnosis...

Climate Change

Pandemic of Climate Depression

February 20, 2023

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The climate-induced mental health issues, studies indicate, are only going to deepen going forward One more study has drawn a connection between climate change...

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Poor mental health increases risk of cardiovascular disease

February 14, 2023

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The researchers studied 5,93,616 adults aged between 18-49 years old for three years to arrive at this conclusion. Poor mental health accelerates the risk of...

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Depression in young age leads to early brain aging in midlife

February 8, 2023

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People with a history of the disease are more likely to exhibit analytical impairment and among older persons it also triggers cognitive decline Long-term...

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Early marriages wreck mental health of girls in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar: Study

January 16, 2023

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Currently, one-third of girls in South Asia are married before the age of 18, and 8 percent before 15 years with India accounting for a third of child brides...

First Check

Fact-check: St. John’s wort not superior to antidepressants

July 27, 2022

It’s understandable that patients would be tempted to prepare the herbal tea at home instead of consulting with a mental health expert. But St. John’s wort...

Wellness

Eight shocking Asian celebrity deaths due to depression that shook the world

June 30, 2022

Fame and success usually come with brutal pressure and expectations where only the strongest survive. Here are eight Asian celebrities and corporate honchos we...

First Check

Depression & anxiety: 3 myths about medical treatments

September 14, 2021

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Investigating misleading claims made by a viral YouTube video on modern-day mental health treatments to address the hesitancy about seeking professional help...

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For survivors of COVID-19, beating the virus is just the beginning

August 21, 2020

Other than anxiety, depression, and stigma, coronavirus survivors complain of side effects — grappling with poorer functioning in their lungs, heart, and...