Ancient viruses have left behind genetic sequences that make up to 8 per cent of human DNA. These sequences are hundreds of thousands to millions of years old, some even predate the origin of Homo sapiens.

Study reveals how ancient viral DNA in human genome impacts mental health

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

About one in seven persons in India suffered from mental disorders of varying severity in 2017, with depression and anxiety disorders being the most common mental disorders affecting 45.

One in seven suffers from mental disorder in India: Indian Council of Medical Research study

“Mental” is the word people impose on someone when they hear that person has a learning disability. Because in literal terms they don't know “what exactly is learning disability”!

Not every kid gets a teacher like Aamir Khan in 'Taare Zameen Par'

To mark World Mental Health Day, style icon and former 'One Direction' bandmate Harry Styles sent out personalised messages with the acronym TPWK, which stands for 'Treat People With Kindness'.

Harry Styles sent out personalised messages on World Mental Health Day

World Health Organisation officially classified video gaming as a mental health disorder in its list of modern diseases during the World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland.

World Health Organisation officially recognises gaming addiction as 'mental disorder'

The phrase ‘all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy’ may just have a deeper meaning than one would think. Work-related stress has been a pressing issue for decades and, surprisingly, not many people really make an effort towards addressing the matter.

Blog: Beating stress and seeking happiness

Depression can affect anyone and it is one of the most widespread physiological disorders. According to a World Health Organisation report, globally, over 300 million people of all ages suffer from depression.

Blog: Social media helps people open up about depression

Limited medical facilities, deep-seated prejudice and with no scope of finding employment, patients suffering from Schizophrenia live through a nightmare.

World Schizophrenia Day: 'My mind is my worst enemy'

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