A recent survey on college students sheds light on the surge in prevalence of depression and anxiety in young people, and now reaching its highest levels. The study of nearly 33,000 college students across the country reveals the prevalence of depression and anxiety in young people continues to increase, now reaching its highest levels, a sign of the mounting stress factors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, political unrest, and systemic racism and inequality.

What increases depression, anxiety and loneliness in college students?

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in lockdowns all over the world, and they have come at a considerable cost to mental health. Restrictions have led to significant increase in symptoms of depression & anxiety among students of France. WION brings you a report.

France: Depression rate among youths increased due to COVID-19 lockdowns

Roiled by concerns about the pandemic and politics? Lifting weights might help, according to a timely new study of anxiety and resistance training. The study, which involved healthy young adults, barbells and lunges, indicates that regular weight training substantially reduces anxiety, a finding with particular relevance during these unsettling, bumpy days.

Weight training may help ease anxiety

New Yorkers these days are infusing positivity while battling the coronavirus pandemic. They are dancing and throwing away their anxiety

Infusing positivity while battling the coronavirus pandemic

The researchers of Dalhousie University have come up with a new app that can detect mental conditions like anxiety and depression based on how you use your phone.

Researchers develop PROSIT app that tracks mental health by studying phone usage

During US President Donald Trump's visit to India on February 24 and 25, both countries signed three agreements in health and oil sectors. In a noteworthy gesture, the health departments of both countries sealed a pact to deal with mental health challenges through innovative measures.

India-US agreement on mental health is highly praiseworthy

A study conducted by the American Journal of Psychiatry on 200,000 military veterans shows that genetics lay the foundation of anxiety and depression. It has identified six genetic variants that are linked to anxiety and explains how some people might be pre-inclined towards anxiety.

Genetics foundation of anxiety and depression: Study

A study conducted by The Lancet indicates that the mental health of the citizens of Hong Kong has been adversely affected by the present turmoil in the country. Hong Kong has been reeling in clashes between the law enforcement agencies and the protestors for over seven months since June last year.

After violence, one-third of Hong Kong citizens reported PTSD symptoms: Lancet study

Chilling Facts From WHO's Report On Suicide

Gravitas: Suicide results in 8 Lakh deaths every year

Actor Ellen Page has revealed that during her early 20s she felt 'very depressed and very anxious' due to the constant media scrutiny in her sexuality. The 31-year-old actor, who came out as a homosexual in 2014, told The Observer that it would have been 'very harmful' for her if somebody had revealed her sexuality before her.

Ellen Page felt 'depressed', 'anxious' in her 20s

Pet therapy is emerging as a model to help people relax, find comfort, and recover from serious illnesses

Finding love in furry friends

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