Negative Online Content Worsens Mental Health, MIT Study Finds
MIT research reveals that consuming pessimistic or hostile material online can increase anxiety, depression, and stress, highlighting the critical role of content tone over screen time.
Category : Mental Health
Neerja Birla Calls for Women's Mental Health Reform at Mpowering Minds 2026
At the Mpowering Minds 2026 event, Mrs. Neerja Birla emphasized the urgent need for structural reform and integrated mental health systems to address women's mental wellness challenges in India.
Children's Anxiety Rises Amid Iran Conflict, Echoing Past Fears
Psychiatrist Dr. Himanshu Sareen reveals how children in North India are experiencing anticipatory anxiety due to the Iran conflict, triggered by memories of Operation Sindoor blackouts and adult tension.
Breaking Free from the Mind's Time Travels
Explore the psychological toll of our minds' ability to time-travel through memories and future projections, and learn strategies to break free from this constant mental journey.
Children's Academy Hosts Mental Health Conclave for 120 Mumbai Pros
Children's Academy organized the InSync We Care Mental Health Conclave, bringing together 120 professionals across Mumbai to discuss strategies for mental wellness in educational and corporate settings.
Kennedy Jr Criticized for Keto Diet Cure Claim on Schizophrenia
Health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr faces backlash after stating a ketogenic diet can cure schizophrenia, with experts refuting the claim and emphasizing lack of strong evidence.
LMA Panel Discusses Mental Health, Resilience, and Well-being
The Lucknow Management Association organized a panel discussion focusing on mental health, resilience, and well-being, featuring experts from Lucknow University, Amity University, and Sambal Drug De-addiction Centre.
Childhood Mental Health: Poverty, Stress Elevate Risk, Early Help Key
Family stress, persistent poverty, abuse, and neglect elevate serious mental health risks in children. 50% of issues emerge by age 14, yet 70% lack early intervention, impacting education and development.
Widow's Obsessive Grief: Eating Husband's Ashes as Coping
A 26-year-old woman, Cassie, spiraled into obsessive grief after her husband's sudden death, leading her to consume his ashes daily. Her story highlights the extreme depths of human mourning and trauma.
Therapy Jargon Goes Viral: From Clinics to Cafes
Mental health terms like 'narcissist' and 'toxic' are trending in everyday conversations, moving from therapy sessions to social media and relationships. This shift raises questions about emotional clarity versus loss of nuance.
Valentine's Day 2026: Mental Health Advice for Singles
A psychotherapist offers expert advice for singles on Valentine's Day 2026, focusing on self-love, social connections, and mental wellness to navigate the holiday positively.
Goa Minister Moves to Rename Mental Health Institute to Fight Stigma
Health Minister Vishwajit Rane proposes renaming IPHB to reduce stigma, as Goa's mental health program reaches 15,000+ sessions and expands globally.
58 Genetic Variants Shape Anxiety Risk, Not Single Gene: Study
A new study analyzing data from over 850,000 individuals finds that 58 genetic variants collectively influence anxiety risk, challenging the single-gene theory and highlighting complex genetic factors.
Social Media's Harmful Impact on Teen Mental Health Raised in Rajya Sabha
A Rajya Sabha member has raised serious concerns about the detrimental effects of social media on the mental health of adolescents, calling for urgent policy interventions.
NWR Introduces 3D Mental Health Model After COVID-19
North Western Railway unveils a novel 3D mental health model focusing on nature, nurture, and signature pillars to combat rising mental disorders post-COVID-19, emphasizing personal agency and resilience.
Experts: Budget Mental Health Plan Lacks District-Level Focus
While welcoming new national institutes, Kolkata mental health professionals warn that without a robust National Mental Health Programme, community care remains neglected, burdening families and women disproportionately.
Experts: Budget's Mental Health Focus Misses Grassroots Needs
While welcoming new mental health institutes in the Budget, experts warn that without funding for the National Mental Health Programme, care remains inaccessible for most Indians at the community level.
Budget 2026 Mental Health Push: Falls Short on Transformation
The Union Budget 2026-27 increases health funding but mental health allocations face criticism. Experts highlight gaps in professionals, infrastructure, and cultural adaptation, calling for urgent reforms.
Kolkata Experts: Teen Mental Health Beyond Gadgets
Mental health experts in Kolkata warn that while gadget addiction is rising among teens, multiple factors like family trauma, emotional distress, and lack of support contribute to severe mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Ghaziabad Sisters Death: Gaming Linked to Child Anxiety
A psychiatrist in Ghaziabad links excessive gaming to anxiety in children after the tragic death of two sisters, highlighting mental health risks in the digital age.
Gaming Addiction: A Hidden Mental Health Crisis in Youth
Mental health experts reveal gaming addiction often conceals underlying psychological issues, citing a tragic case in Ghaziabad and a PGI Chandigarh study showing 15.9% youth suffer from internet addiction.
Air Pollution Tied to Higher Depression, Anxiety Risk in India
A nationwide study reveals long-term exposure to toxic air pollutants increases depression odds by 8% and anxiety by 2%, with urban residents and lower-income groups most affected.
ManasaMitra: Kerala's Mental Health Programme for Students
Pattambi MLA Muhammed Muhassin introduces ManasaMitra, a comprehensive mental health programme for students in Kerala. The initiative aims to transform Pattambi into India's first learning constituency with a focus on youth mental wellness.
India's Youth Mental Health Crisis: 60% Disorders Under-35
Senior psychiatrists warn India's mental health crisis is shifting to youth, with 60% of disorders affecting under-35s. Academic pressure, digital exposure, and loneliness driving early onset at median age 19-20 years.
PCS Aspirant Dies by Suicide in Hathras, Leaves Mental Health Note
A 27-year-old PCS aspirant in Hathras died by suicide, leaving an emotional note about his mental health struggles. The BTech graduate had quit his job to prepare for the civil services exam.
Chandigarh Launches Project Saathi for Student Mental Health
Chandigarh Citizens Foundation launches Project Saathi, a holistic six-month pilot initiative targeting mental health issues among government school students through teacher training, counselor enhancement, and wellness activities.
NIMHANS Treats First Stock Trading Addiction Case in Bengaluru
In a groundbreaking medical case, NIMHANS specialists in Bengaluru have successfully treated a patient suffering from stock trading addiction, marking the first documented instance of this behavioral disorder in India.
AI Anxiety: Therapists See Rising Career Fears in US Workers
Therapists across the US report increasing numbers of workers seeking help for AI-related career anxiety, with fears of job obsolescence and identity crisis becoming common in therapy sessions.
Sleep Anxiety Epidemic: Modern Life Steals Rest
Experts reveal how pressure to sleep perfectly, constant notifications, and glorified exhaustion create a vicious cycle of sleep anxiety affecting millions worldwide.
Mental Illness: Kashmir's Invisible Disability
IMHANS treated two lakh patients in one year, highlighting massive psychological distress in Kashmir, yet mental illness remains unrecognized as a disability.
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