The problems related to mental health are gaining prominence all over the world. Amidst this, a government-backed expert panel have now suggested that adults in United States under the age of 65 must be screened for anxiety.

Suicide among leading cause of deaths in United States, 40 mn adults affected by anxiety every year

In the Belgian capital of Brussels, psychiatrists are taking a novel approach to treat people suffering from depression, stress or anxiety. For the past five months, one of the city’s largest hospitals has been offering “museum prescriptions” as a method to cure depression.

In Brussels, people with anxiety, depression being given 'museum prescriptions'

Amid the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, a group of performers from Ukraine's theatre and circus academy have found a new platform and new means to earn a living in the US. But their lives have been riddled with anxiety, constant worry and guilt of having to leave their family members back in Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian dancers find comfort in US, fight anxiety with dance routines

A study conducted by the University of Toronto has stated that adults exposed to chronic parental domestic violence have more chances of suffering from anxiety, depression and substance abuse disorder .

New study finds parental domestic violence in childhood linked to mental illness in adulthood

A man from Kentucky, US, was awarded $450,000 in compensation after he complained against his former company for throwing a surprise birthday party for him. Kevin Berling, who was working as a lab technician at Gravity Diagnostics in Covington, claimed in his petition that the unwanted birthday party in 2019 gave him anxiety and panic attacks, BBC reported.

US man sues company for surprise birthday party, wins $450,000 compensation

Endless scrolling can have a bad impact on mental health and there is a need to step back from it. WION speaks to Sharon Blady, Former Health Minister of Manitoba and Dr Shabbir Tejani, GP Partner of GR Medical Centre for more perspective

Doomscrolling - Endless scrolling leading to anxiety, impact on mental health

It is known that a human’s emotion can very much be influenced by his social bindings. Stress, anxiety, and nervousness is largely attributed to their social behaviour.

Just like humans, elephants also experience stress while being alone, says study

The World Health Organisation on Wednesday said that cases of anxiety and depression have surged by over 25 per cent globally as Covid has taken a severe toll on the mental health of people.

Anxiety and depression cases surged by over 25% due to Covid: WHO

Although Oliver Twist wished for more, university professors believe the Charles Dickens classic is too much for some students. A 'trigger warning' has prompted fears that the novel's portrayals of poverty and crime-ridden London will induce 'worry' or 'distress' have prompted a 'trigger warning.

Charles Dickens classic 'Oliver Twist' could cause anxiety and distress, students warned

Scientists have identified a biomarker in human platelets that tracks the extent of depression in a new study. The research called "A Novel Peripheral Biomarker for Depression and Antidepressant Response," has been published in Molecular Psychiatry.

Scientists identify biomarker in human platelets that tracks the extent of depression

Hugging is fast becoming a forgotten concept in the UK due to the fear of coronavirus, a survey has revealed recently. As per a survey conducted by YouGov and PA news agency, since the COVID-19 pandemic began, nearly 70 per cent people are to shy away from shaking hands with someone who does not live in the same house as them.

Amid Omicron spread, hugging has decreased and anxiety has increased: Survey

Do you remember the password to all your internet platforms? If not, do you feel anxious about it? Palki Sharma tells why password anxiety is real and how you can deal with it.

Gravitas: Do you have password anxiety?

A recent cartoon in the French daily Le Monde featured a bedraggled man arriving at a doctor’s office for a COVID-19 vaccine. “I am here for the fifth shot because of the third wave,” he says.

Across the world, Covid anxiety and depression take hold

On the first night of December, the scene at Nowadays, a bar and club in the Ridgewood neighborhood of Queens, was uncharacteristically tranquil. In place of the usual crowded dance floor, people were lying on blankets in the middle of the club.

Can parties help us heal?

"Enter and cry," reads one sign. "I too have anxiety," glows another notice in pink. One corner has phones with the names of psychologists and other people you can call when you're feeling down.

'Enter and cry': Spain's crying room aims to break stigma attached to crying and mental health problems

Coronavirus has not only been affecting the physical health of infected people but has also been bringing a downward spiral in the mental health of people. Cases of depression and anxiety increased by more than a quarter in just the first year of the coronavirus pandemic, i.

Covid resulted in alarming increase in depression and anxiety cases: Study

Experts have warned that climate change is having an impact on the mental health of children and young people. Mala Rao and Richard Powell, of Imperial College London’s Department of Primary Care and Public Health, while writing in the British medical journal said that eco-anxiety “risks exacerbating health and social inequalities between those more or less vulnerable to these psychological impacts”.

‘Eco-anxiety’: Fear of environmental damage affecting mental health of people

From Virat Kohli to Simone Biles: Sports icons who battled with mental health issues

As owners return to work and students to the classroom, some animals are experiencing increased anxiety as they experience the new normal. There was a surge of pet adoptions during lockdown as more people were at home. But these furry friends feel isolated now-a-days as their owners return to their normal routine.

Pandemic changes life of pets as they face new challenges in post lockdown world

Have you been feeling extremely stressed lately? Scientists believe you could be at high risk of developing “broken heart syndrome”. Formally known as “takotsubo cardiomyopathy”, the syndrome causes weakening of heart’s pumping chamber.

Feeling stressed? You could be at high risk of developing 'broken heart syndrome'

A recent study has revealed that higher rates of mental illness are witnessed in children and young individuals, growing up amid heavy traffic-related air pollution.

Continuous exposure to pollution can cause mental illness in children: Study

After a year spent at home, there is finally an end inside to the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. But for some, this feels more like the root cause of growing anxiety rather than a cause of celebration. WION tells you more.

COVID-19 pandemic taking a toll on mental health

When the world entered the lockdown a year ago, people had to battle with a downward spiral of their mental health as isolation and loneliness negatively affected millions of people around the world.

Lifting of lockdown may trigger anxiety, PTSD and more: Experts

"rage room" just outside Los Angeles has found a steady stream of new customers looking to shed some stress by beating the heck out of things.

Novel idea to de-stress in California

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