You may have seen the sight of a very young child completely engaged in a handheld device while the parents enjoy a little peace and quiet. But a new study shows that too much time alone on those devices could have a detrimental effect on the child’s ability to speak fluently. According to a recent … Read more
To address concerns related to depression and suicide among medical students, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has constituted a national task force to analyze factors contributing to these challenges and propose evidence-based strategies for improving mental health. The National Medical Commission (NMC) has constituted a national task force to address concerns related to depression and … Read more
A new study conducted in the UK has claimed that people in their early 20s are more likely to be off work due to poor mental health as opposed to those in their early 40s. The report was prepared by the Resolution Foundation, an independent British think tank. It says that there has been an … Read more
LOS ANGELES: Well-being is crucial for everyone, especially when we are lonely or alone. Depression is a major issue for many individuals, and finding an effective treatment is critical.In a recent study published in Molecular Psychiatry, researchers used a mouse model of depression to show that one type of ketamine (a common anaesthetic) in low … Read more
NEW YORK: Emily Hollenbeck lived with a deep, recurring depression she likened to a black hole, where gravity felt so strong and her limbs so heavy she could barely move. She knew the illness could kill her. Both of her parents had taken their lives. She was willing to try something extreme: Having electrodes implanted … Read more
Recent data from the MBRRACE-UK investigation into maternal deaths in the UK has shown a sharp rise in the number of women dying during pregnancy or shortly after, reaching the highest levels in the past two decades. The maternal death rate surged to 13.41 deaths per 100,000 pregnancies between 2020 and 2022, compared to 8.79 … Read more
A study done in the UK Biobank has revealed the dementia risk in young people if they have depression and Vitamin D deficiency. This is significant as NHS data predicts over one million people in the UK are likely to suffer from dementia by 2030. At present, one in 11 people over the age of … Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to play a key role in diagnosing and treating depression more effectively. The newfangled technology could help make more accurate diagnoses and recommend better treatments for depression. According to data shared by JAMA Psychiatry, nearly 20 per cent of people will have depression at least once in their lifetimes. The … Read more
