The menace of depression continues to consume society increasingly. Increase in stress factors at the workplace, lack of supportive relationships in the family, emotional reactions, and intellectual and ethical dilemmas have all caused this disorder to become widely prevalent. Depression can take different forms, with its symptoms ranging from mild to moderate. It is a…
It’s important for people to have open conversations with their healthcare provider and inform them about any side effects or reactions. The World Health Organization reports that over 264 million people worldwide, of all ages, suffer from depression. High-functioning depression is a condition where people experience symptoms similar to major depression but to a lesser…
Trauma from unforeseen events such as a loss of any kind, a serious health diagnosis, or betrayal can cause a mental setback and even the strongest amongst us are likely to buckle under prolonged exposure to multiple stressors. Prescribed drugs are the conventional treatment for mental health issues but as most of them have not…
Post partum therapy can help new mothers cope with the challenges of motherhood, such as sleep deprivation, feeding difficulties, postpartum depression, anxiety Dr. Ayushi Shukla, Consultant – Psychiatry, SRV Hospitals – Dombivli discusses post-partum depression in women Pregnancy and childbirth are celebrated as joyous milestones in a woman’s life. However, it’s essential to recognize that…
Salman Khan praised Aamir Khan’s daughter Ira for talking about mental health awareness. On Tuesday, Salman Khan took to Instagram and praised Aamir Khan’s daughter Ira for talking about mental health awareness. Sharing Ira’s post, Salman wrote, “Kamaal hai yaar bacche bade ho gaye, bade strong ho gaye hain aur bade samaihdaar bhi…. Loved it..god…
Rahul Mahajan revealed that a therapists are helping him deal with his feeling after divorce. Rahul Mahajan, who was one of the participants of Bigg Boss season 2, in his recent interview revealed that he is seeing a therapist these days. In July this year, he had announced divorce from his third wife Natalya Ilina….
Due to the stigma of inadequate breastfeeding, new mothers can experience postpartum depression occasionally. The reasons, symptoms, and other aspects of the connection between breastfeeding and depression are discussed by Dr. Anusha Rao, Consultant Neonatologist & Paediatrician, Ankura Hospital, Pune. Did you know? Unpleasant breastfeeding experiences can lead to depression in some women. Yes, that’s…
Increasing pressure from society and expectations of family are the major reasons behind the alarming rise in suicide cases among young students, said experts. There has been a jump in student suicide rates in India in the recent years. According to statistics from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), over 13,000 student suicides happened in…
The birth of a child brings a lot of physical and hormonal changes in a mother’s body, which even affects the brain and neurons directly. This phase comes with a lot of emotional and mental stress too, which brings both anxiety and joy at the same time. During this time, postpartum depression is common. Postpartum…