A study says 6.4 percent of girls who get early menses have chances of getting lifestyle diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and in 8 percent cases even depression. Chandigarh: Depression, diabetes, cardiovascular problems, breast cancer are more prevalent in girls who get menses at a young age. A study by the American Academy of Pediatrics […]
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Non-suicidal self-injury is becoming an increasingly common behaviour among school-aged youth. Psychologists say they receive several cases of self-harm by school kids every day and that the numbers across the country is even more alarming. By Riya Sharma Before Tejaswini enters a room, her arrival is announced by the jingling sound of her silver bangles. […]
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Family problems, health issues and unemployment make men more prone to suicides than women as per NCRB data. Vivek Kumar M Data released by Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI) shows that out of 1855 suicides committed in Bengaluru in 2015, 66 per cent of the victims were men. Even the National Crime Records Bureau […]
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Suicide cases in the city have decreased in 2019 when compared to those in 2017. By Virendra Singh Bangalore, April 12, 2019. According to the City Crime Record Bureau (CCRB), the suicide cases are divided into many factors. In these factors, poisoning and hanging are the major contributors. Reports of CCRB state that in 2017, […]
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The counseling wing for women in the Institute of Mental Health and Neurological Sciences (NIMHANS) has had a lukewarm response since its opening. By Hansy Sanctis Bengaluru, April 11, 2019 The spike in rape and sexual molestation cases towards women, led to NIMHANS deciding to establish a wing for their counseling and care. This section […]
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Psychologists and participants alike, view flash mobs as a fun stress-busting activity. By Surbhi Jain Bengaluru, March 12, 2019 “Flash Mob at work places is a great way to bond over work”, says psychologist Pooja from National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) Bengaluru is the IT capital of India and is filled with […]
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Catharsis is the process used by theatre artists to come out of depression. By Aiswarya Sriram Bangalore, Jan. 31, 2019: Theatre as an art form is being used to come out of depression. They get to express their emotions by writing about it, thus giving them a sense of relief. Bijoy Idicheriah, who is passionate […]
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According to a World Health Organization report, the state of mental health in youth is at risk Bangalore, Oct. 22, 2018 By Jignasa Sinha Some 20 percent of youth in India are likely to experience mental disorders like depression, substance abuse, eating disorder, or schizophrenia. Substance abuse and depression are the two most prevalent disorders […]
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Dementia is growing in people who smoke, drink, have high blood pressure, or diabetes. For people over the age of 65, but not only, as it also affects people in their 40’s, 50’s and 60’s – which is then called early-onset dementia. According to Dementia Care Notes, research shows that, in India 4.1 million people […]
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