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US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Cites Indian Roots In "Parting Prescription"
The three core elements of a community - relationships, service, and purpose - are a triad of fulfilment, writes US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy.
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How Internet And Social Media Is A Boon And Bane For Mental Health
This article explores the benefits and drawbacks of social media and the internet on mental health and provides insights into how individuals can manage their online interactions to foster a healthier mental state.
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1 In 4 Adults Suspect Undiagnosed ADHD Due To Social Media Influence: Study
While attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- also known as ADHD -- is typically thought of as a childhood condition, a new study on Monday showed that one in four or 25 per cent of adults in America suspect they may have it but is undiagnosed.
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To Prevent Suicide, India Must Broaden Focus Beyond Mental Health: Lancet
With over 170,000 lives lost annually due to suicide in India, it is imperative to focus beyond mental health to prevent suicide cases in the country, said an expert in a new study published in The Lancet journal on World Suicide Prevention Day.
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UK Vows To Overhaul Mental Healthcare After Fatal Stabbing In Nottingham
The UK government on Tuesday pledged to prioritise mental health as a report into a fatal stabbing rampage by a psychotic patient identified a litany of errors by medical authorities.
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Union Budget 2024: Experts Urge Centre To Remove 18% GST On Mental Health Services
The government must remove or limit the 18 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on mental health services, and allocate resources strategically to help India become a mentally resilient society, experts said.
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Doctors Warn Of Potential Overdiagnosis Amid Sharp Rise In ADHD Cases: Report
A surge in ADHD diagnoses among children is stressing mental health services and sparking debate about potential overdiagnosis.
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Sojan Joseph: Mental Health Nurse From Kerala And Now UK's New MP
Sojan Joseph, a mental health nurse in the National Health Service (NHS) who migrated from Kerala 22 years ago, is among the new crop of Labour members of Parliament elected to the House of Commons in the UK general election this week.
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Nightmares, Hallucinations In Daytime May Signal Onset Of This Disease
Mental health and neurological symptoms, such as depression, hallucinations, and loss of balance, can act as an early warning sign that an individual is approaching a "flare," where their disease worsens for a period.
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Self-Reporting Of Mental Illness Less Than 1% In India: Study
The study also shed light on the significant out-of-pocket expenses incurred by individuals seeking mental health services, largely due to reliance on the private sector.
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Tele-Mental Health Service Received 1 Lakh Calls Since October 2022: Centre
Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele Manas) Helpline, launched in 2022 to provide 24x7 tele-mental health services, received 1 lakh calls till now since its inception, Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya said.
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Is 13 Too Young to Have a TikTok or Instagram Account?
Social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook, require users to be at least 13 years old to use their services. However, US surgeon general Vivek Murthy recently warned 13 is too young to join social media. It is worth noting that these apps and services do present some risks for younger people including bullying, misinformat...
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Mental Health App Koko Tested AI Chatbot On Users, Faces Backlash
People can seek advice and help from other users through the peer-to-peer mental health service Koko.
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95% Of Assam's Youth Suffers Mental Health Issues, Says UNICEF Study
An estimated 95 per cent of the youth in Assam have suffered mental health issues arising out of cyberbullying and corporal punishment, a poll conducted by UNICEF and National Service Scheme (NSS) has revealed.
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Australia Cricket Great Michael Slater's Domestic Stalking Charges Dropped Over Mental Health
Michael Slater faced charges of stalking or intimidation, breaching a restraining order, and using a carriage service -- such as a phone, email or social media -- to menace, harass or offend.
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US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Cites Indian Roots In "Parting Prescription"
The three core elements of a community - relationships, service, and purpose - are a triad of fulfilment, writes US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy.
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How Internet And Social Media Is A Boon And Bane For Mental Health
This article explores the benefits and drawbacks of social media and the internet on mental health and provides insights into how individuals can manage their online interactions to foster a healthier mental state.
-
1 In 4 Adults Suspect Undiagnosed ADHD Due To Social Media Influence: Study
While attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- also known as ADHD -- is typically thought of as a childhood condition, a new study on Monday showed that one in four or 25 per cent of adults in America suspect they may have it but is undiagnosed.
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To Prevent Suicide, India Must Broaden Focus Beyond Mental Health: Lancet
With over 170,000 lives lost annually due to suicide in India, it is imperative to focus beyond mental health to prevent suicide cases in the country, said an expert in a new study published in The Lancet journal on World Suicide Prevention Day.
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UK Vows To Overhaul Mental Healthcare After Fatal Stabbing In Nottingham
The UK government on Tuesday pledged to prioritise mental health as a report into a fatal stabbing rampage by a psychotic patient identified a litany of errors by medical authorities.
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Union Budget 2024: Experts Urge Centre To Remove 18% GST On Mental Health Services
The government must remove or limit the 18 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on mental health services, and allocate resources strategically to help India become a mentally resilient society, experts said.
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Doctors Warn Of Potential Overdiagnosis Amid Sharp Rise In ADHD Cases: Report
A surge in ADHD diagnoses among children is stressing mental health services and sparking debate about potential overdiagnosis.
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Sojan Joseph: Mental Health Nurse From Kerala And Now UK's New MP
Sojan Joseph, a mental health nurse in the National Health Service (NHS) who migrated from Kerala 22 years ago, is among the new crop of Labour members of Parliament elected to the House of Commons in the UK general election this week.
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Nightmares, Hallucinations In Daytime May Signal Onset Of This Disease
Mental health and neurological symptoms, such as depression, hallucinations, and loss of balance, can act as an early warning sign that an individual is approaching a "flare," where their disease worsens for a period.
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Self-Reporting Of Mental Illness Less Than 1% In India: Study
The study also shed light on the significant out-of-pocket expenses incurred by individuals seeking mental health services, largely due to reliance on the private sector.
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Tele-Mental Health Service Received 1 Lakh Calls Since October 2022: Centre
Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele Manas) Helpline, launched in 2022 to provide 24x7 tele-mental health services, received 1 lakh calls till now since its inception, Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya said.
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Is 13 Too Young to Have a TikTok or Instagram Account?
Social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook, require users to be at least 13 years old to use their services. However, US surgeon general Vivek Murthy recently warned 13 is too young to join social media. It is worth noting that these apps and services do present some risks for younger people including bullying, misinformat...
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Mental Health App Koko Tested AI Chatbot On Users, Faces Backlash
People can seek advice and help from other users through the peer-to-peer mental health service Koko.
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95% Of Assam's Youth Suffers Mental Health Issues, Says UNICEF Study
An estimated 95 per cent of the youth in Assam have suffered mental health issues arising out of cyberbullying and corporal punishment, a poll conducted by UNICEF and National Service Scheme (NSS) has revealed.
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Australia Cricket Great Michael Slater's Domestic Stalking Charges Dropped Over Mental Health
Michael Slater faced charges of stalking or intimidation, breaching a restraining order, and using a carriage service -- such as a phone, email or social media -- to menace, harass or offend.
