How poverty and violence are linked with anxiety in young South Africans

More than 8% reported anxiety disorder in the past year in South Africa

Health ministry survey flags depression symptoms in every third senior citizen in India

One in every 12 elderly person in the country have had depression

A healthy mind makes business sense

Global economy loses $1 trillion a year due to lower productivity from people suffering from depression and anxiety disorders, says WHO study

How optimism bias hampers COVID-19 fight

When individuals expect others to be victims of misfortune but not themselves, they exhibit optimism bias. It causes one to behave irresponsibly

That sinking feeling: A review of Inside a Dark Box

Inside a Dark Box is a peek into what depression can feel like to an individual

Even an hour of screen time can affect mental health of 2-year-olds: study

Children and adolescents may have less curiosity, lower self-control & emotional stability, shows a study that surveyed more than 40,000 …

‘Virtual psychiatrist’ is effective in diagnosing mental disorders: study

The ‘virtual psychiatrist’ tool developed by Indian researchers can help address the problem of poor diagnosis and treatment of …

Business as usual for mental health simply will not do: WHO

All WHO member states have adopted the Comprehensive Mental Health Action Plan 2013–2030 but progress has been slow, latest analysis of …

COVID-19 lockdown: Why India must brace for a mental health crisis

The government’s failure to take a compassionate view of lockdown rules will compound the economic and mental health crisis

5 tips to help parents navigate the unique needs of children with autism learning from home

Research shows adapting teaching to incorporate students’ special interests can help students on the autism spectrum learn academic and …