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
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 …
Mental health: It’s not always good to talk
Silence in and around mental illness is not always bad; depressed silence can need help from mental healthcare professional as part of recovery
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
Industries can harm health in many ways: Here are 3 that aren’t so obvious
Some products and practices are directly linked to avoidable ill health, planetary damage and social and health inequity, especially by …
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 …
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
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
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
