Can 'deep brain stimulation' help deal with depression? It is being tested as a treatment for people with a severe form of depression. The treatment involves implanting electrodes in the brain. It is being compared to a pacemaker for the brain. Molly Gambhir telling you more.

Gravitas | Do we finally have a cure for depression?

Cotton candy has come under fire for containing a cancer-causing element. The sweet treat is made using the Rhodamine B dye which is a classified carcinogen in some parts of the world.

Gravitas | Can cotton candy cause cancer?

Researchers suggest that traits commonly associated with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), like distractibility and impulsivity, could have actually acted as an evolutionary advantage for our ancestors.

Can ADHD traits be a superpower? New study reveals they have evolutionary benefits

India's mental health landscape paints a complex picture. On the one hand, the need for comprehensive support is booming, with 150 million individuals requiring care, according to NIMHANS data.

Decoding India's mental health: A web of challenges, solutions, and hope

San Mateo County, situated in California's Silicon Valley, made headlines by passing a resolution officially declaring loneliness a public health crisis. The Board of Supervisors unanimously voted on this decision, marking a significant step in addressing the issue.

US: Silicon Valley's rich county declares loneliness a public health emergency, a first in the nation

Researchers have found that women are more likely than men to turn to antidepressants after a breakup. This phenomenon is attributed to gender-specific roles within families and disparities in responsibilities and economic status.

Separation impacts women most, heightened use of anti-depressant proves, as per study

In times of weakness and emotional stress, some of us take the help of mental health professionals. We make use of their expertise in the field in order to deal with the emotional turmoil we are going through.

What goes inside a phychotherapist's mind? Are they affected by patients' mental issues?

Concerns about the impact of social media on users' mental health have always been there. Do tech giants like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram care, or is it all about engagement for them?

Dark side of social media: Do X, Facebook, Instagram care about your mental health? WION investigates

In 2021, a tragedy unfolded when a 43-year-old British woman, Chloe Macdermott, took her own life after making a suicide pact with two individuals she met on an online forum.

Chloe Macdermott suicide pact: 'Google, Amazon can prevent such tragedies', says Coroner investigating case

Is AI going to revolutionise mental health sector? AI-driven avatars and virtual reality therapy improve medication adherence and offer therapeutic interventions.

AI can diagnose depression better than doctors, says study

In the short span of just four years, more than half a million young people in the United Kingdom are out of work. As per recently released data from the UK's Office for National Statistics, in the first three months of 2023, more than 560,000 people aged 16 to 34 were without a job.

In UK, more than 560,000 young people jobless due to mental health issues

Britney Spears is pulling back the curtain on some of the most publicized periods of her life in her upcoming memoir 'The Woman in Me' with many shocking revelations.

The Woman In Me: Inside Britney Spears' mental health journey

Your mental health is more connected to your physical health than you think. Research says severe mental illnesses mean almost double the risk of multiple physical health problems. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas | How does your mental health impact your physical health?

The Indian government has added two new sections in Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) that pertain to women, reported Press Trust of India. The first section has deemed harming a woman's mental health as 'cruelty' while the second has prescribed jail term for anyone who reveals the identity of a sexual assault survivor without their permission.

New criminal bill in India defines harming woman's mental health as 'cruelty': Report

Recent studies highlight the surprising health risks associated with comfort eating and lengthy commutes. Indulging in fatty foods under stress can reduce vascular function, posing a risk to heart health. Moreover, commuting for more than an hour daily can lead to depressive symptoms, with significant impact observed among various groups including low-income women and childless men.

Gravitas: Binge eating & lengthy commutes: Unseen risks to mental health

No one likes getting stuck in traffic with the noise, and the air pollution, not to mention the boredom, but a recent study shows it can also be detrimental to our mental health.

Longer daily commute linked to poor mental health: Study

Eating fatty foods as a form of seeking comfort, also known as comfort eating, can exacerbate mental stress and interfere with the natural recovery process, a new study has revealed.

Turns out, comfort food isn't all that comforting to your heart

Nick Kyrgios has revealed his gratitude to Andy Murray for spotting signs of self-harming as the Australian tennis star said he had an "addiction of pain" during a "dark" time in his life.

Tennis: Nick Kyrgios thanks Andy Murray for helping him deal with mental health issues

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised Last year, a staggering number of people — more than ever — died by suicide in the United States.

Disturbing trend: In 2022, more suicides than ever took place in the United States

Climate change is real this is a statement we have heard over the years but a byproduct stemming from these conversations is of climate anxiety. Much like climate change the anxiety around it is also a very real phenomenon. Google's data now shows that searches around climate anxiety have been on the rise.

Climate change and its impact on mental health

Be it actors, singers or comedians, several artists all over the world have opened up about their struggles with mental health issues. But as per a new study, out of all the creative communities in the world, magicians are exempted from the inner turmoil which most artists experience in their lifetime.

Magicians less prone to mental illness as compared to other artists, suggests study

Genetic adaptations from humans who lived tens of thousands of years ago might have made modern-day humans prone to mental health issues like depression, says a new study.

We can now blame our ancestors for our mental health issues, as per new study

Researchers at the University of Cambridge in the UK have made significant progress in improving the diagnosis of bipolar disorder. They have developed a simple blood test that, when combined with an online psychiatric assessment, offers a more accurate diagnosis for this mental health condition.

A simple blood test will now be able to diagnose bipolar disorder. Here's how

Dozens of US states, on Tuesday (Oct 24) filed a lawsuit against Instagram’s parent company Meta alleging that the social media platform contributes to the youth mental health crisis, is profiting “from children’s pain,” and misleading people about the safety of its platforms.

Over 30 US states sue Meta, accusing it of fuelling a youth mental health crisis

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