Mental health problems News

Stress and mental health are two interconnected aspects of our lives Various studies have shed light on their connection to weight gain Expert explains how stress and mental health contribute to weight gain

The findings also suggest that early interventions that help cope with memories of abuse and/or neglect may prevent emotional problems later on. 

The study reveals obesity diagnosis significantly enhances the likelihood of a wide range of mental disorders across all age groups. 

The study reveals that  accelerated aging was associated with worse cardiovascular health overall.

The review showed that exercise interventions that were 12 weeks or shorter were most effective at reducing mental health symptoms The largest benefits were seen among people with depression, pregnant and postpartum women, healthy individuals, and those with HIV or kidney disease Researchers said all types of physical activity and exercise were beneficial, including aerobic exercises such as walking, resistance training, Pilates, and yoga

Effective screening and awareness programmes among survivors should be strengthened for the prevention and treatment of psychiatric morbidity among the survivors of landslides, said experts.

1 in 4 young Indians feel that mental health issues can start as early as the teens 70 per cent of young India feels that one is susceptible to mental health issues by the age of 35 70 per cent of young India under the age of 25 have had issues with mental well-being

The research helps better define mental illness in order to provide improved treatment plans for the millions of patients who suffer from these disorders.

Extremely low birth weight babies were found to be at increased risk for particular mental health problems, beginning in childhood and extending at least into their 30s, according to the study.

Anxiety disorder -- the most common mental health problems -- is often manifest as excessive worry, fear and a tendency to avoid potentially stressful situations including social gatherings.

A team of researchers from University of Liverpool investigated individuals' emotional reactions using a social technique called social broad-minded affective coping (BMAC) technique -- an intervention that aims to elicit positive affect or emotion through the use of mental imagery of a positive memory. 

The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, cautions parents, teachers and clinicians who need to be aware of the long-term effects of peer victimisation on mental health. 

One of every nine infants in the United States is born early and, thus, with increased risk of cognitive difficulties, problems with motor skills, and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorders and anxiety.