Shawn Mendes announced on Friday that he will postpone his `Wonder` world tour for three weeks to focus on his mental health. Taking to his Instagram handle, Mendes shared a post and wrote, "This breaks my heart to have to say this, but unfortunately I`m going to have to postpone the next three weeks of shows through Uncasville, CT until further notice."

"I`ve been touring since I was 15 and to be honest it`s always been difficult to be on the road away from friends and family. After a few years off the road, I felt like I was ready to dive back in, but that decision was premature and unfortunately, the toll of the road and the pressure has caught up to me and I`ve hit a breaking point," he said.

He continued, "After speaking with my team and health professionals, I need to take some time to heal and take care of myself and my mental health, first and foremost. As soon as there are more updates I promise I will let you know love you guys."

Captioning the post, he wrote, "love you dude".

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The `Wonder` world tour by Mendes began on June 27 in Portland, Oregon, and is scheduled to continue through October in the United States before picking up in the U.K. and Europe in May 2023.

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The shows will now take place in St. Paul, Minnesota; Omaha, Nebraska; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; St. Louis, Missouri; Cleveland, Ohio; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Charlotte, North Carolina; Raleigh, North Carolina; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Washington, D.C. The performances have not yet been moved.

In December 2020, Mendes will release his fourth studio album, `Wonder`. In December 2021, he released `It`ll Be Okay,` his most recent single. Additionally, he plays the lead role in the upcoming musical animated film `Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile,` which will debut on October 7.&nbsp;

Shawn Mendes announced on Friday that he will postpone his `Wonder` world tour for three weeks to focus on his mental health. Taking to his Instagram handle, Mendes shared a post and wrote, "This breaks my heart to have to say this, but unfortunately I`m going to have to postpone the next three weeks of shows through Uncasville, CT until further notice.

Shawn Mendes announced on Friday that he will postpone his `Wonder` world tour for three weeks to focus on his mental health. Taking to his Instagram handle, Mendes shared a post and wrote, "This breaks my heart to have to say this, but unfortunately I`m going to have to postpone the next three weeks of shows through Uncasville, CT until further notice." "I`ve been touring since I was 15 and to be honest it`s always been difficult to be on the road away from friends and family. After a few years off the road, I felt like I was ready to dive back in, but that decision was premature and unfortunately, the toll of the road and the pressure has caught up to me and I`ve hit a breaking point," he said. He continued, "After speaking with my team and health professionals, I need to take some time to heal and take care of myself and my mental health, first and foremost. As soon as there are more updates I promise I will let you know love you guys." Captioning the post, he wrote, "love you dude". View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shawn Mendes (@shawnmendes) The `Wonder` world tour by Mendes began on June 27 in Portland, Oregon, and is scheduled to continue through October in the United States before picking up in the U.K. and Europe in May 2023. Also read: 'Thor Love and Thunder' box office collection Day 2: Chris Hemsworth's MCU film crosses Rs 30 crore mark The shows will now take place in St. Paul, Minnesota; Omaha, Nebraska; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; St. Louis, Missouri; Cleveland, Ohio; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Charlotte, North Carolina; Raleigh, North Carolina; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Washington, D.C. The performances have not yet been moved. In December 2020, Mendes will release his fourth studio album, `Wonder`. In December 2021, he released `It`ll Be Okay,` his most recent single. Additionally, he plays the lead role in the upcoming musical animated film `Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile,` which will debut on October 7.

Shawn Mendes delays world tour to focus on mental health

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, UK universities have reported that more students are experiencing mental health problems.

The pandemic has not only exacerbated rates of anxiety but also led to a “significant rise” in young people struggling at university, according to experts.

With the National Union of Students' research suggesting “the majority of students are burdened by anxiety”, its president Larissa Kennedy has said she was “deeply concerned” by the student mental health crisis.

Over two in five students did not think their institution prevented problems from arising as per recent research by the Humen mental health charity.

The survey, which was conducted on 7,385 students, found that nearly half of students said mental health difficulties had a negative impact on their university experience.

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Calling for more funding to introduce “early support hubs” that would “prevent thousands reaching crisis point”, Kennedy said students’ struggles were caused by exam pressure combined with the cost of living crisis.

To close the gap between the NHS and university mental health services, the British government announced £3m in funding last week. Equating it to just £1 per student, Kennedy warned was a drop in the ocean.

Rachel Sandby-Thomas of the Association of Heads of University Administration (AHUA) told 'The Guardian' that “universities were seeing an increase in students experiencing mental health difficulties and, while this has been growing over time, it has undoubtedly been accelerated by the pandemic.”

Highlighting that professionals had seen “a significant rise” in students presenting with eating disorders, a leading medical expert on student mental health, Dr Dominique Thompson said the youngsters have been “terribly impacted” by lockdown and the pandemic.

With 3,706 more students quitting their courses, recent data from the Student Loans Company suggested that these difficult experiences may be translating into higher university dropout rates.

Universities are pressuring the British government to ensure “sustained funding and by commissioning student-facing NHS services”.

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In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, UK universities have reported that more students are experiencing mental health problems. The pandemic has not only exacerbated rates of anxiety but also led to a “significant rise” in young people struggling at university, according to experts.

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, UK universities have reported that more students are experiencing mental health problems. The pandemic has not only exacerbated rates of anxiety but also led to a “significant rise” in young people struggling at university, according to experts. With the National Union of Students' research suggesting “the majority of students are burdened by anxiety”, its president Larissa Kennedy has said she was “deeply concerned” by the student mental health crisis. Over two in five students did not think their institution prevented problems from arising as per recent research by the Humen mental health charity. The survey, which was conducted on 7,385 students, found that nearly half of students said mental health difficulties had a negative impact on their university experience. × Calling for more funding to introduce “early support hubs” that would “prevent thousands reaching crisis point”, Kennedy said students’ struggles were caused by exam pressure combined with the cost of living crisis. To close the gap between the NHS and university mental health services, the British government announced £3m in funding last week. Equating it to just £1 per student, Kennedy warned was a drop in the ocean. Rachel Sandby-Thomas of the Association of Heads of University Administration (AHUA) told 'The Guardian' that “universities were seeing an increase in students experiencing mental health difficulties and, while this has been growing over time, it has undoubtedly been accelerated by the pandemic.” Highlighting that professionals had seen “a significant rise” in students presenting with eating disorders, a leading medical expert on student mental health, Dr Dominique Thompson said the youngsters have been “terribly impacted” by lockdown and the pandemic. With 3,706 more students quitting their courses, recent data from the Student Loans Company suggested that these difficult experiences may be translating into higher university dropout rates. Universities are pressuring the British government to ensure “sustained funding and by commissioning student-facing NHS services”. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here:

United Kingdom: More students are experiencing mental health problems in wake of coronavirus pandemic

A report by the Intergovernmental panel on climate change has revealed that climate change is affecting your mental health. This could happen in two ways, directly which means that extreme temperatures could cause stress and impact your day-to-day life and indirectly sometimes climate change can lead to job loss or force people to move, these life altering changes can be hard to adapt to.

WHO policy on Mental Health & Climate Change

Oregon health officials say the impacts of climate change, including more devastating wildfires, heat waves, drought and poor air quality, are fuelling 'climate anxiety'&nbsp;among young people.

Their findings have been published in a report that highlights youth feelings of distress, anger and frustration about perceived adult and government inaction.

In a briefing on Tuesday hosted by the Oregon Health Authority, three young people spoke about how climate change has affected their mental health.

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High school student Mira Saturen expressed the terror she felt when the Almeda Fire swept through the area near her hometown of Ashland in southwestern Oregon in September of 2020. The blaze destroyed more than 2,500 homes.

"It was a terrible and stressful couple of days as details about the fire trickled in,"&nbsp;said the 16-year-old. Her fears were heightened by the fact that her father works for the fire department. "He was out fighting the fire for over 36 hours, which was super scary for me."

Gov. Kate Brown in March 2020 directed OHA to study the effects of climate change on youth mental health. In its report, the agency says its research was designed to center the voices of youth, especially tribal youth and youth of color in Oregon.

The report underlines that marginalised communities are more likely to experience adverse health effects from climate change, and notes that "emerging research is showing similar disproportionate burdens in terms of mental health."

Te Maia Wiki, another high school student in Ashland, touched on this.

"For me, it's important to mention that I'm Indigenous,"&nbsp;she said. The 16-year-old's mother is Yurok, an Indigenous people from Northern California along the Pacific coast and the Klamath River.

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"In my mother's generation, when she was growing up, she would go to traditional ceremonies and have smoked salmon that was fished traditionally by our people on our river which we have fished at since time immemorial,"&nbsp;Wiki said. "In my lifetime, eating that fish, seeing that smoked salmon in our ceremonies, is scarce. This is a full spiritual, emotional and physical embodiment of how I am stressed out by this and how this impacts me."

OHA partnered with the University of Oregon Suicide Prevention Lab to review literature, conduct focus groups with young people, and interview professionals from the public health, mental health and educational sectors. The interviews were conducted shortly after the extreme heat wave that slammed parts of Oregon in the summer of 2021.

While focusing on Oregon, the report underlines broader concerns about youth mental health in the United States amidst growing rates of depression and suicide nationwide.

Climate change and the coronavirus pandemic have further exacerbated an already alarming youth mental health crisis. The number of high school students reporting persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness increased by 40 per cent&nbsp;from 2009 to 2019, according to a Surgeon General's Advisory issued in December. Citing national surveys, the same advisory noted that suicide rates among young people ages 10-24 increased by 57 per cent&nbsp;between 2007 and 2018.

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Despite the crisis, study participants also expressed a sense of resilience.

"One of the biggest, bittersweet takeaways from our focus group is that we're not alone in this,"&nbsp;said 23-year-old Mecca Donovan during Tuesday's briefing. She said for young people with "all of these crowded thoughts,"&nbsp;having more opportunities to talk could help with mental health.

Lead author Julie Early Sifuentes, with OHA's Climate and Health Program, said she hopes the study "generates conversations in families, in schools, in communities and that it informs decisions in policy making."

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Oregon health officials say the impacts of climate change, including more devastating wildfires, heat waves, drought and poor air quality, are fuelling 'climate anxiety' among young people. Their findings have been published in a report that highlights youth feelings of distress, anger and frustration about perceived adult and government inaction. In a briefing on Tuesday hosted by the Oregon Health Authority, three young people spoke about how climate change has affected their mental health. Also read | Climate change: Biggest methane gas leak occurred at Russian coalmine, say reports High school student Mira Saturen expressed the terror she felt when the Almeda Fire swept through the area near her hometown of Ashland in southwestern Oregon in September of 2020. The blaze destroyed more than 2,500 homes. "It was a terrible and stressful couple of days as details about the fire trickled in," said the 16-year-old. Her fears were heightened by the fact that her father works for the fire department. "He was out fighting the fire for over 36 hours, which was super scary for me." Gov. Kate Brown in March 2020 directed OHA to study the effects of climate change on youth mental health. In its report, the agency says its research was designed to center the voices of youth, especially tribal youth and youth of color in Oregon. The report underlines that marginalised communities are more likely to experience adverse health effects from climate change, and notes that "emerging research is showing similar disproportionate burdens in terms of mental health." Te Maia Wiki, another high school student in Ashland, touched on this. "For me, it's important to mention that I'm Indigenous," she said. The 16-year-old's mother is Yurok, an Indigenous people from Northern California along the Pacific coast and the Klamath River. Watch | Adapting city life to climate change "In my mother's generation, when she was growing up, she would go to traditional ceremonies and have smoked salmon that was fished traditionally by our people on our river which we have fished at since time immemorial," Wiki said. "In my lifetime, eating that fish, seeing that smoked salmon in our ceremonies, is scarce. This is a full spiritual, emotional and physical embodiment of how I am stressed out by this and how this impacts me." OHA partnered with the University of Oregon Suicide Prevention Lab to review literature, conduct focus groups with young people, and interview professionals from the public health, mental health and educational sectors. The interviews were conducted shortly after the extreme heat wave that slammed parts of Oregon in the summer of 2021. While focusing on Oregon, the report underlines broader concerns about youth mental health in the United States amidst growing rates of depression and suicide nationwide. Climate change and the coronavirus pandemic have further exacerbated an already alarming youth mental health crisis. The number of high school students reporting persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness increased by 40 per cent from 2009 to 2019, according to a Surgeon General's Advisory issued in December. Citing national surveys, the same advisory noted that suicide rates among young people ages 10-24 increased by 57 per cent between 2007 and 2018. Also read | US suffers from a series of climate-related catastrophes Despite the crisis, study participants also expressed a sense of resilience. "One of the biggest, bittersweet takeaways from our focus group is that we're not alone in this," said 23-year-old Mecca Donovan during Tuesday's briefing. She said for young people with "all of these crowded thoughts," having more opportunities to talk could help with mental health. Lead author Julie Early Sifuentes, with OHA's Climate and Health Program, said she hopes the study "generates conversations in families, in schools, in communities and that it informs decisions in policy making." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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According to new research, children who learn to play well with others at a young age have better mental health as they grow older.

The findings of the research were published in the journal `Child Psychiatry and Human Development`.

The findings provide the first clear evidence that `peer play ability`, the capacity to play successfully with other children, has a protective effect on mental health.

Researchers at the University of Cambridge analysed data from almost 1,700 children, collected when they were aged three and seven. Those with better peer play ability at age three consistently showed fewer signs of poor mental health four years later. They tended to have lower hyperactivity, parents and teachers reported fewer conduct and emotional problems, and they were less likely to get into fights or disagreements with other children.

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Importantly, this connection generally held true even when the researchers focused on subgroups of children who were particularly at risk of mental health problems. It also applied when they considered other risk factors for mental health - such as poverty levels, or cases in which the mother had experienced serious psychological distress during or immediately after pregnancy.

The findings suggest that giving young children who might be vulnerable to mental health issues access to well-supported opportunities to play with peers - for example, at playgroups run by early years specialists - could be a way to significantly benefit their long-term mental health.

Dr Jenny Gibson, from the Play in Education, Development and Learning (PEDAL) Centre at the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge, said: "We think this connection exists because through playing with others, children acquire the skills to build strong friendships as they get older and start school. Even if they are at risk of poor mental health, those friendship networks will often get them through."

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Vicky Yiran Zhao, a PhD Student in PEDAL and the first author of the study added: "What matters is the quality, rather than the quantity, of peer play. Games with peers that encourage children to collaborate, for example, or activities that promote sharing, will have positive knock-on benefits."

The researchers used data from 1,676 children in the Growing up in Australia study, which is tracking the development of children born in Australia between March 2003 and February 2004. It includes a record, provided by parents and carers, of how well the children played in different situations at age three. These covered different types of peer play, including simple games; imaginative pretend play; goal-directed activities (such as building a tower from blocks); and collaborative games like hide-and-seek.

These four peer play indicators were used to create a measure of `peer play ability` - the underlying ability of a child to engage with peers in a playful way. The researchers calculated the strength of the relationship between that measure and reported symptoms of possible mental health problems - hyperactivity, conduct, emotional and peer problems - at age seven.

The study then analysed two subgroups of children within the overall cohort. These were children with high `reactivity` (children who were very easily upset and difficult to soothe in infancy), and those with low `persistence` (children who struggled to persevere when encountering a challenging task). Both these traits are linked to poor mental health outcomes.

Across the entire dataset, children with a higher peer play ability score at age three consistently showed fewer signs of mental health difficulties at age seven. For every unit increase in peer play ability at age three, children`s measured score for hyperactivity problems at age seven fell by 8.4 per cent, conduct problems by 8 per cent, emotional problems by 9.8 per cent&nbsp;and peer problems by 14 per cent. This applied regardless of potential confounding factors such as poverty levels and maternal distress, and whether or not they had plentiful opportunities to play with siblings and parents.

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The effect was evident even among the at-risk groups. In particular, among the 270 children in the `low persistence` category, those who were better at playing with peers at age three consistently had lower hyperactivity, and fewer emotional and peer problems, at age seven. This may be because peer play often forces children to problem-solve and confront unexpected challenges, and therefore directly addresses low persistence.

The benefits of peer play were weaker for the high reactivity sub-group, possibly because such children are often anxious and withdrawn, and less inclined to play with others. Even among this group, however, better peer play at age three was linked to lower hyperactivity at age seven.

The consistent link between peer play and mental health probably exists because playing with others supports the development of emotional self-control and socio-cognitive skills, such as the ability to understand and respond to other people`s feelings. These are fundamental to building stable, reciprocal friendships. There is already good evidence that the better a person`s social connections, the better their mental health tends to be. For children, more social connections also create a virtuous cycle, as they usually lead to more opportunities for peer play.

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The researchers suggest that assessing children`s access to peer play at an early age could be used to screen for those potentially at risk of future mental health problems. They also argue that giving the families of at-risk children access to environments which promote high-quality peer play, such as playgroups or small-group care with professional childminders, could be an easily deliverable and low-cost way to reduce the chances of mental health problems later.

"The standard offer at the moment is to put the parents on a parenting course," Gibson said. "We could be focusing much more on giving children better opportunities to meet and play with their peers. There are already fantastic initiatives up and down the country, run by professionals who provide exactly that service to a very high standard. Our findings show how crucial their work is, especially given that the other risk factors jeopardising children`s mental health could often be down to circumstances beyond their parents` control."

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According to new research, children who learn to play well with others at a young age have better mental health as they grow older. The findings of the research were published in the journal `Child Psychiatry and Human Development`.

According to new research, children who learn to play well with others at a young age have better mental health as they grow older. The findings of the research were published in the journal `Child Psychiatry and Human Development`. The findings provide the first clear evidence that `peer play ability`, the capacity to play successfully with other children, has a protective effect on mental health. Researchers at the University of Cambridge analysed data from almost 1,700 children, collected when they were aged three and seven. Those with better peer play ability at age three consistently showed fewer signs of poor mental health four years later. They tended to have lower hyperactivity, parents and teachers reported fewer conduct and emotional problems, and they were less likely to get into fights or disagreements with other children. Also read | Tall people face more health risks than short people, claims study Importantly, this connection generally held true even when the researchers focused on subgroups of children who were particularly at risk of mental health problems. It also applied when they considered other risk factors for mental health - such as poverty levels, or cases in which the mother had experienced serious psychological distress during or immediately after pregnancy. The findings suggest that giving young children who might be vulnerable to mental health issues access to well-supported opportunities to play with peers - for example, at playgroups run by early years specialists - could be a way to significantly benefit their long-term mental health. Dr Jenny Gibson, from the Play in Education, Development and Learning (PEDAL) Centre at the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge, said: "We think this connection exists because through playing with others, children acquire the skills to build strong friendships as they get older and start school. Even if they are at risk of poor mental health, those friendship networks will often get them through." Watch | A dinosaur that lived 125 million years ago: Europe's largest dinosaur unearthed Vicky Yiran Zhao, a PhD Student in PEDAL and the first author of the study added: "What matters is the quality, rather than the quantity, of peer play. Games with peers that encourage children to collaborate, for example, or activities that promote sharing, will have positive knock-on benefits." The researchers used data from 1,676 children in the Growing up in Australia study, which is tracking the development of children born in Australia between March 2003 and February 2004. It includes a record, provided by parents and carers, of how well the children played in different situations at age three. These covered different types of peer play, including simple games; imaginative pretend play; goal-directed activities (such as building a tower from blocks); and collaborative games like hide-and-seek. These four peer play indicators were used to create a measure of `peer play ability` - the underlying ability of a child to engage with peers in a playful way. The researchers calculated the strength of the relationship between that measure and reported symptoms of possible mental health problems - hyperactivity, conduct, emotional and peer problems - at age seven. The study then analysed two subgroups of children within the overall cohort. These were children with high `reactivity` (children who were very easily upset and difficult to soothe in infancy), and those with low `persistence` (children who struggled to persevere when encountering a challenging task). Both these traits are linked to poor mental health outcomes. Across the entire dataset, children with a higher peer play ability score at age three consistently showed fewer signs of mental health difficulties at age seven. For every unit increase in peer play ability at age three, children`s measured score for hyperactivity problems at age seven fell by 8.4 per cent, conduct problems by 8 per cent, emotional problems by 9.8 per cent and peer problems by 14 per cent. This applied regardless of potential confounding factors such as poverty levels and maternal distress, and whether or not they had plentiful opportunities to play with siblings and parents. Also read | Diabetes drug helps people with obesity to lose weight significantly, says study The effect was evident even among the at-risk groups. In particular, among the 270 children in the `low persistence` category, those who were better at playing with peers at age three consistently had lower hyperactivity, and fewer emotional and peer problems, at age seven. This may be because peer play often forces children to problem-solve and confront unexpected challenges, and therefore directly addresses low persistence. The benefits of peer play were weaker for the high reactivity sub-group, possibly because such children are often anxious and withdrawn, and less inclined to play with others. Even among this group, however, better peer play at age three was linked to lower hyperactivity at age seven. The consistent link between peer play and mental health probably exists because playing with others supports the development of emotional self-control and socio-cognitive skills, such as the ability to understand and respond to other people`s feelings. These are fundamental to building stable, reciprocal friendships. There is already good evidence that the better a person`s social connections, the better their mental health tends to be. For children, more social connections also create a virtuous cycle, as they usually lead to more opportunities for peer play. Also read | Even an eye test may be able to predict risk of heart attack, says study The researchers suggest that assessing children`s access to peer play at an early age could be used to screen for those potentially at risk of future mental health problems. They also argue that giving the families of at-risk children access to environments which promote high-quality peer play, such as playgroups or small-group care with professional childminders, could be an easily deliverable and low-cost way to reduce the chances of mental health problems later. "The standard offer at the moment is to put the parents on a parenting course," Gibson said. "We could be focusing much more on giving children better opportunities to meet and play with their peers. There are already fantastic initiatives up and down the country, run by professionals who provide exactly that service to a very high standard. Our findings show how crucial their work is, especially given that the other risk factors jeopardising children`s mental health could often be down to circumstances beyond their parents` control." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Cooper Noriega, a 19-year-old TikTok star with over 1.7 million followers, died on Thursday at the age of 19. According to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner's office, Coroner Noriega was found dead in a Los Angeles mall parking lot on June 9.

Cooper Noriega, a 19-year-old TikTok star with over 1.7 million followers, died on Thursday at the age of 19. According to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner's office, Coroner Noriega was found dead in a Los Angeles mall parking lot on June 9. The social media star tweeted a video of himself lying in bed with the message, "Who else b thinking they gon die young af?" just hours before his death, as reported by Variety. As per TMZ, Noriega exhibited no evidence of violence to his body, which broke the story first. No foul play is suspected. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cooper Noriega (@cooper.noriega) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cooper Noriega (@cooper.noriega) × The cause of death has yet to be determined, and the matter is now being investigated. Noriega has 1.77 million TikTok followers, where he posted funny skateboarding and fashion videos. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cooper Noriega (@cooper.noriega) × He also claimed 427,000 Instagram followers, claiming to be a fashion model. Noriega has worked with Jxdn and Nessa Barrett, who are TikTok stars and musicians. Earlier, Noriega was a guest on Dave Portnoy, Josh Richards, and Bri Chickenfry's Barstool's BFF's show just last week. Also Read: Rebel Wilson has found her 'Disney Princess', introduces girlfriend to the world in a new Instagram post According to Variety, mental health was important to Noriega, according to a GoFundMe set up to help with funeral expenses. Noriega had formed a Discord group on June 5 where he and his followers could share their experiences with mental health. "Come join if you`re truly into getting your emotions out, or anything," he stated in a TikTok video. "I developed [the server] because I adore you guys and know how much I struggle with it." "I want you guys to feel comfortable and not alone," he added.

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A new week is here, new tasks, deadlines are looming large for all of us. But can you take out 15 minutes to practice mental hygiene? Experts say that this could change your entire day. WION tells you more in this report.

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PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a mental health problem that is caused or prompted by a traumatic and scarring&nbsp;incident.

Contrary to popular belief, it is not essential for a person to have experienced a terrible incident for PTSD to emerge; merely seeing such an event can "mess you up."

People often associate the disorder with war veterans, flashing back to wars they've been in, triggered by something as trivial as a car backfire.

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While this is an excellent example, PTSD does not only affect military veterans. Anyone can be affected. Anyone who has experienced trauma in their lives is at risk of developing PTSD.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 70 per cent of people have experienced at least one traumatic event in their life. However, not all of those people will develop this illness.

This mental health disorder is highly common among rape victims and sexual assault survivors.&nbsp;

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According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), PTSD affects about 3.5 per cent of US adults each year, and at least one out of every 11 people will be diagnosed with it at some point in their lives. Women are at greater risk than men.

What are the symptoms of this disease?

People with PTSD experience persistent, disturbing thoughts and feelings about the traumatic event long after it has occurred. They may have flashbacks or nightmares about the incident, feel hopelessness, dread, or rage, and feel detached or estranged from others, including family members.

Those who suffer from PTSD may avoid situations or people who remind them of the traumatic event, and they may have strong negative reactions to seemingly trivial things like loud noises or an accidental touch.

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Depression, anxiety, and substance addiction are all common illnesses that occur alongside PTSD.

What treatment options are there?

As mentioned before, not everyone who encounters trauma develops PTSD. According to APA for some of those who do develop PTSD, the symptoms may fade over time.

For people struggling with PTSD, family support can be extremely crucial.

Therapy is another vital option; seek expert assistance. Psychiatrists and mental health professionals utilise a number of techniques to help people cope with trauma, including medication and one-on-one counselling sessions.

Remember that mental illnesses can be just as crippling as physical illnesses. These, too, can cause extreme stress and make everyday chores impossible.

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PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a mental health problem that is caused or prompted by a traumatic and scarring incident. Contrary to popular belief, it is not essential for a person to have experienced a terrible incident for PTSD to emerge; merely seeing such an event can "mess you up.

PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a mental health problem that is caused or prompted by a traumatic and scarring incident. Contrary to popular belief, it is not essential for a person to have experienced a terrible incident for PTSD to emerge; merely seeing such an event can "mess you up." People often associate the disorder with war veterans, flashing back to wars they've been in, triggered by something as trivial as a car backfire. Watch | Gravitas Plus: A silent Pandemic While this is an excellent example, PTSD does not only affect military veterans. Anyone can be affected. Anyone who has experienced trauma in their lives is at risk of developing PTSD. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 70 per cent of people have experienced at least one traumatic event in their life. However, not all of those people will develop this illness. This mental health disorder is highly common among rape victims and sexual assault survivors. Also read | Study highlights risks of mental health outcomes in people with COVID-19 According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), PTSD affects about 3.5 per cent of US adults each year, and at least one out of every 11 people will be diagnosed with it at some point in their lives. Women are at greater risk than men. What are the symptoms of this disease? People with PTSD experience persistent, disturbing thoughts and feelings about the traumatic event long after it has occurred. They may have flashbacks or nightmares about the incident, feel hopelessness, dread, or rage, and feel detached or estranged from others, including family members. Those who suffer from PTSD may avoid situations or people who remind them of the traumatic event, and they may have strong negative reactions to seemingly trivial things like loud noises or an accidental touch. Also read | Severe Covid infection may affect thinking similar to 20 years of ageing: Study Depression, anxiety, and substance addiction are all common illnesses that occur alongside PTSD. What treatment options are there? As mentioned before, not everyone who encounters trauma develops PTSD. According to APA for some of those who do develop PTSD, the symptoms may fade over time. For people struggling with PTSD, family support can be extremely crucial. Therapy is another vital option; seek expert assistance. Psychiatrists and mental health professionals utilise a number of techniques to help people cope with trauma, including medication and one-on-one counselling sessions. Remember that mental illnesses can be just as crippling as physical illnesses. These, too, can cause extreme stress and make everyday chores impossible. ____________________________ If you or someone you know wants help for mental well being, don't hesitate to talk to a professional. Aasra (Mumbai) 022-27546669, 98204 66726, Sneha (Chennai) 044-24640050, Sumaitri (Delhi) 011-23389090, Cooj (Goa) 0832- 2252525, Jeevan (Jamshedpur) 065-76453841, Pratheeksha (Kochi) 048-42448830, Maithri (Kochi) 0484-2540530, Roshni (Hyderabad) 040-66202000, Lifeline 033-64643267 (Kolkata), Parivarthan (Bangalore) +91 76766 02602. WION is not associated with any of these organisations and does not make any recommendations.

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Former Australia cricketer and commentator Michael Slater has been taken to a hospital in Sydney due to mental health reasons. The news comes after domestic violence charges against him have been dismissed on mental health grounds. 
 
Slater was to appear before Waverley Local Court on Wednesday after the 52-year-old made an appeal for the charges to be dealt under the Mental Health Act. Last year, Slater was arrested after he allegedly sent several text messages and made phone calls to his ex-partner after stalking and harassing her in October. 
 
In a report by Fox Sports, Police prosecutor Sergeant Lachlan Kirby had been heard saying to the court that Slater had been detained by police and paramedics on Tuesday night and taken to a mental health facility on the northern beaches region in the city. 
 
His barrister Richard Pontello appeared via videolink and consented to Magistrate Ross Hudson handing down his decision in Slater`s absence. 
 
"The former opening batsman sent 66 text messages and made 18 phone calls to his ex-partner over about two-and-a-half hours on the night of December 14, the court heard. The court heard that his ex-partner had blocked his number but he sent her a barrage of messages via WhatsApp while signed in under the name `MJS`," further said the report. 
 
The report further said that Pontello told the court last week that Slater was suffering from several mental illnesses including major depressive disorder and ADHD at the time of the offending, but was in remission.

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"He previously told the court that Mr Slater had spent 108 days in a rehabilitation facility from January to March this year. He argued that there was a public interest in him being dealt with under the Mental Health Act so he could continue his treatment," added the report. 
 
Before the unravelling of his mental health, Slater had been dropped from the Channel 7 commentary panel ahead of the 2021/22 Australian summer due to "budgetary constraints". At that time, reports had surfaced that Slater`s infamous tweets against Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison in May 2021 made a partial contribution to his exit from Channel 7. 
 
In a series of fierce tweets, Slater controversially accused Morrison of having `blood on his hands` for preventing 40 Australian citizens participating in first half of IPL 2021 to return from India, where the second wave of COVID-19 infections put a halt to the tournament. 
 
"If our Government cared for the safety of Aussies they would allow us to get home. It`s a disgrace! Blood on your hands PM. How dare you treat us like this. How about you sort out the quarantine system. I had government permission to work on the IPL but I now have government neglect," Slater had tweeted. 
 
His second tweet read, "Amazing to smoke out the PM on a matter that is a human crisis. The panic, the fear of every Australian in India is real!! How about you take your private jet and come and witness dead bodies on the street!"

Former Australia cricketer and commentator Michael Slater has been taken to a hospital in Sydney due to mental health reasons. The news comes after domestic violence charges against him have been dismissed on mental health grounds.

Former Australia cricketer and commentator Michael Slater has been taken to a hospital in Sydney due to mental health reasons. The news comes after domestic violence charges against him have been dismissed on mental health grounds. Slater was to appear before Waverley Local Court on Wednesday after the 52-year-old made an appeal for the charges to be dealt under the Mental Health Act. Last year, Slater was arrested after he allegedly sent several text messages and made phone calls to his ex-partner after stalking and harassing her in October. In a report by Fox Sports, Police prosecutor Sergeant Lachlan Kirby had been heard saying to the court that Slater had been detained by police and paramedics on Tuesday night and taken to a mental health facility on the northern beaches region in the city. His barrister Richard Pontello appeared via videolink and consented to Magistrate Ross Hudson handing down his decision in Slater`s absence. "The former opening batsman sent 66 text messages and made 18 phone calls to his ex-partner over about two-and-a-half hours on the night of December 14, the court heard. The court heard that his ex-partner had blocked his number but he sent her a barrage of messages via WhatsApp while signed in under the name `MJS`," further said the report. The report further said that Pontello told the court last week that Slater was suffering from several mental illnesses including major depressive disorder and ADHD at the time of the offending, but was in remission. ALSO READ | 'Thought, I might get an autograph': Brett Lee recalls his first meeting with legendary Sachin Tendulkar "He previously told the court that Mr Slater had spent 108 days in a rehabilitation facility from January to March this year. He argued that there was a public interest in him being dealt with under the Mental Health Act so he could continue his treatment," added the report. Before the unravelling of his mental health, Slater had been dropped from the Channel 7 commentary panel ahead of the 2021/22 Australian summer due to "budgetary constraints". At that time, reports had surfaced that Slater`s infamous tweets against Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison in May 2021 made a partial contribution to his exit from Channel 7. In a series of fierce tweets, Slater controversially accused Morrison of having `blood on his hands` for preventing 40 Australian citizens participating in first half of IPL 2021 to return from India, where the second wave of COVID-19 infections put a halt to the tournament. "If our Government cared for the safety of Aussies they would allow us to get home. It`s a disgrace! Blood on your hands PM. How dare you treat us like this. How about you sort out the quarantine system. I had government permission to work on the IPL but I now have government neglect," Slater had tweeted. His second tweet read, "Amazing to smoke out the PM on a matter that is a human crisis. The panic, the fear of every Australian in India is real!! How about you take your private jet and come and witness dead bodies on the street!"

Former Aussie cricketer Michael Slater taken to hospital due to mental health concerns

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

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Certain memories are seared into physicians’ psyches. The chirp of the pager. Driving home half asleep in a postcall haze. The strangest objects found in human orifices (cockroach in the ear). The most hours we continuously stayed awake. Delivering our first baby, watching our first patient die. These are all rites of passage. I’ve found it’s easy to discuss the funny memories, but the disturbing ones are harder. Even with the closest of friends, recounting the tough moments feels like passing on a burden.

My shifts in the pediatric emergency room during my three-year residency training were a tour of human heartbreak for me: A 15-year-old needed a sexual assault kit. A 3-year-old tested positive for the dad’s meth. A man dipped his 6-year-old’s feet in boiling oil. I once had two children die within six hours of each other. After each death, I choked back the welling tears, picked up the next patient’s chart and soldiered into the next room. The culture of medicine discourages doctors like me from crying, sleeping or making mistakes. Worse, we can even be punished for seeking mental health care.

Even before the Covid pandemic, mental health issues were an occupational hazard for physicians. A systematic review and meta-analysis published in 2015 in The Journal of the American Medical Association found that roughly 29 percent of resident physicians experienced depression or depressive symptoms. For context, from 2013 to 2016, 8 percent of Americans age 20 or older had depression in any given two weeks. In a study published in August 2019, 16 percent of emergency physicians met the criteria for a post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosis. The pandemic seems to have made things worse: A survey conducted in the fall of 2020 and presented at the American Psychiatric Association suggested that as many as 36 percent of frontline physicians suffered from PTSD.

Doctors also have a high risk of death by suicide compared to many other professions. An estimated 300 to 400 physicians die by suicide in the United States every year — about a doctor a day. Last year officials at a hospital in New York confirmed that two doctors in its residency program killed themselves within months of each other.

Residency can consist of sleep deprivation, hunger, constantly being told you are not a good enough doctor and working a torturous 100-hour week, all while six figures in debt. Resident physicians routinely work on weekends and holidays, often with only four days off per month. Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education regulations generally do not allow resident physicians to work more than 80 hours a week averaged over four weeks, but some residents feel that they must lie on their time sheets to avoid scrutiny.

The merciless culture of medical education can revel in publicly shaming students; the practice of peppering residents or medical students with rapid-fire questions in front of colleagues and patients is called pimping.

Despite the grueling experiences, the medical profession often stigmatizes physicians who seek mental health care and erects barriers to such care. As of last spring, medical boards in 37 U.S. states and territories asked questions that could require a doctor seeking licensure to disclose any mental health treatments or conditions. These questions can be intrusive and overly general.

Ticking those boxes can feel like risking everything we have worked toward over years. It could result in the medical board reviewing our personal medical records, possibly in psychiatric and drug testing and perhaps even in having our medical license reviewed, suspended or revoked, all under the guise of establishing our professional competence. The questions have a chilling effect on doctors. In a 2017 paper, nearly 40 percent of physicians reported being reluctant to seek mental health care because they worried it would jeopardize their chances of getting or renewing their medical licenses. In a 2016 survey of female physicians, close to half said they believed they had met the criteria for a mental illness but avoided care, in part for fear of licensing boards.

When physicians summon the courage to seek help, they might have to do so at the very hospital where they work and could be recognized by patients and colleagues.

Dr. Glen Gabbard, a clinical professor of psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine, has dedicated much of his career to treating physicians. He explained why his physician patients struggle to admit that they need care: “You’re supposed to know everything in a life-threatening crisis. There isn’t room for self-doubt,” he said.

Dr. Gabbard noted that one way doctors reach out for help is through a “curbside consult.” A friend can stop you in the hospital cafeteria and ask for a quick prescription for Prozac. Not only are doctors terrible patients, but we are often crunched for time and can give fellow physicians awful care, too. According to Dr. Gabbard, these consults can be rushed, and some psychiatrists are too quick to rely on their colleagues’ medical knowledge.

This all has helped create an underground market of sorts for physician mental health care. An often unspoken rule: If you must seek mental health care, do it quietly. Find a therapist outside your city who documents only the bare minimum in your chart, pay with cash only, don’t let it be billed to your insurance company. Make sure there’s no paper trail.

As we enter the third year of the pandemic and creep toward one million dead Americans, it’s time for American health care to recognize the toll on its doctors and what it owes. The past two years have been characterized by violent attacks against doctors, accompanied by even longer hours, sicker patients, limited hazard pay and family sacrifices. A survey conducted in the second half of 2020 found that around one in five doctors was considering leaving their practice within two years. Perhaps the saddest part is that the doctors we are often losing are the very ones we need: the gentle ones who you want holding your mother’s hand, the thoughtful, meticulous ones who call you on their day off.

The quickest and easiest remedy to this problem is to eliminate the questions about physician mental health from state licensing applications and hospital credentialing forms. This would require a fundamental shift in paradigm for the medical community. Other solutions include more physician time off, comprehensive parental leave policies and adequate hazard pay.

A former colleague has told me it is ill advised for me to even write this essay. I can feel my palms sweating as I type. But I’d rather be the doctor who confesses all instead of the one who buries the memories of dead children in bottles of bourbon or syringes of fentanyl. This essay is not brave; it is foolish but necessary. It is time we collectively agree that physicians are worthy of the same compassion we give our patients.

We, as doctors, bear witness to humanity’s ugliest and most glorious moments, so it is only natural that we are deeply moved and sometimes disturbed by it all. Acknowledging this vulnerability isn’t weakness. It makes me a better doctor. It is what allows me to hold a patient’s hand under the fluorescent lighting of a sterile hospital in the middle of the night or stroke the congealed blood out of an infant’s lock of hair.

I do not have all the answers, but I can no longer watch my colleagues suffer. Doctors’ audacity to be human must outshine the medical institution’s cold, indifferent check box.

Certain memories are seared into physicians’ psyches. The chirp of the pager. Driving home half asleep in a postcall haze. The strangest objects found in human orifices (cockroach in the ear).

Certain memories are seared into physicians’ psyches. The chirp of the pager. Driving home half asleep in a postcall haze. The strangest objects found in human orifices (cockroach in the ear). The most hours we continuously stayed awake. Delivering our first baby, watching our first patient die. These are all rites of passage. I’ve found it’s easy to discuss the funny memories, but the disturbing ones are harder. Even with the closest of friends, recounting the tough moments feels like passing on a burden. My shifts in the pediatric emergency room during my three-year residency training were a tour of human heartbreak for me: A 15-year-old needed a sexual assault kit. A 3-year-old tested positive for the dad’s meth. A man dipped his 6-year-old’s feet in boiling oil. I once had two children die within six hours of each other. After each death, I choked back the welling tears, picked up the next patient’s chart and soldiered into the next room. The culture of medicine discourages doctors like me from crying, sleeping or making mistakes. Worse, we can even be punished for seeking mental health care. Even before the Covid pandemic, mental health issues were an occupational hazard for physicians. A systematic review and meta-analysis published in 2015 in The Journal of the American Medical Association found that roughly 29 percent of resident physicians experienced depression or depressive symptoms. For context, from 2013 to 2016, 8 percent of Americans age 20 or older had depression in any given two weeks. In a study published in August 2019, 16 percent of emergency physicians met the criteria for a post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosis. The pandemic seems to have made things worse: A survey conducted in the fall of 2020 and presented at the American Psychiatric Association suggested that as many as 36 percent of frontline physicians suffered from PTSD. Doctors also have a high risk of death by suicide compared to many other professions. An estimated 300 to 400 physicians die by suicide in the United States every year — about a doctor a day. Last year officials at a hospital in New York confirmed that two doctors in its residency program killed themselves within months of each other. Residency can consist of sleep deprivation, hunger, constantly being told you are not a good enough doctor and working a torturous 100-hour week, all while six figures in debt. Resident physicians routinely work on weekends and holidays, often with only four days off per month. Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education regulations generally do not allow resident physicians to work more than 80 hours a week averaged over four weeks, but some residents feel that they must lie on their time sheets to avoid scrutiny. The merciless culture of medical education can revel in publicly shaming students; the practice of peppering residents or medical students with rapid-fire questions in front of colleagues and patients is called pimping. Despite the grueling experiences, the medical profession often stigmatizes physicians who seek mental health care and erects barriers to such care. As of last spring, medical boards in 37 U.S. states and territories asked questions that could require a doctor seeking licensure to disclose any mental health treatments or conditions. These questions can be intrusive and overly general. Ticking those boxes can feel like risking everything we have worked toward over years. It could result in the medical board reviewing our personal medical records, possibly in psychiatric and drug testing and perhaps even in having our medical license reviewed, suspended or revoked, all under the guise of establishing our professional competence. The questions have a chilling effect on doctors. In a 2017 paper, nearly 40 percent of physicians reported being reluctant to seek mental health care because they worried it would jeopardize their chances of getting or renewing their medical licenses. In a 2016 survey of female physicians, close to half said they believed they had met the criteria for a mental illness but avoided care, in part for fear of licensing boards. When physicians summon the courage to seek help, they might have to do so at the very hospital where they work and could be recognized by patients and colleagues. Dr. Glen Gabbard, a clinical professor of psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine, has dedicated much of his career to treating physicians. He explained why his physician patients struggle to admit that they need care: “You’re supposed to know everything in a life-threatening crisis. There isn’t room for self-doubt,” he said. Dr. Gabbard noted that one way doctors reach out for help is through a “curbside consult.” A friend can stop you in the hospital cafeteria and ask for a quick prescription for Prozac. Not only are doctors terrible patients, but we are often crunched for time and can give fellow physicians awful care, too. According to Dr. Gabbard, these consults can be rushed, and some psychiatrists are too quick to rely on their colleagues’ medical knowledge. This all has helped create an underground market of sorts for physician mental health care. An often unspoken rule: If you must seek mental health care, do it quietly. Find a therapist outside your city who documents only the bare minimum in your chart, pay with cash only, don’t let it be billed to your insurance company. Make sure there’s no paper trail. As we enter the third year of the pandemic and creep toward one million dead Americans, it’s time for American health care to recognize the toll on its doctors and what it owes. The past two years have been characterized by violent attacks against doctors, accompanied by even longer hours, sicker patients, limited hazard pay and family sacrifices. A survey conducted in the second half of 2020 found that around one in five doctors was considering leaving their practice within two years. Perhaps the saddest part is that the doctors we are often losing are the very ones we need: the gentle ones who you want holding your mother’s hand, the thoughtful, meticulous ones who call you on their day off. The quickest and easiest remedy to this problem is to eliminate the questions about physician mental health from state licensing applications and hospital credentialing forms. This would require a fundamental shift in paradigm for the medical community. Other solutions include more physician time off, comprehensive parental leave policies and adequate hazard pay. A former colleague has told me it is ill advised for me to even write this essay. I can feel my palms sweating as I type. But I’d rather be the doctor who confesses all instead of the one who buries the memories of dead children in bottles of bourbon or syringes of fentanyl. This essay is not brave; it is foolish but necessary. It is time we collectively agree that physicians are worthy of the same compassion we give our patients. We, as doctors, bear witness to humanity’s ugliest and most glorious moments, so it is only natural that we are deeply moved and sometimes disturbed by it all. Acknowledging this vulnerability isn’t weakness. It makes me a better doctor. It is what allows me to hold a patient’s hand under the fluorescent lighting of a sterile hospital in the middle of the night or stroke the congealed blood out of an infant’s lock of hair. I do not have all the answers, but I can no longer watch my colleagues suffer. Doctors’ audacity to be human must outshine the medical institution’s cold, indifferent check box.

Why so many doctors treat their mental health in secret

Millennials are suffering from burnout due to longer work hours and hustle to do more. It is affecting their mental health and we should focus on this. Prioritising mental health & well-being is the necessity of the current time.

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In order to look after players'&nbsp;mental health, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) official on Friday said that the Yo-Yo tests, which are conducted for the selection of the team players, will not be made tougher.

Yo-Yo tests are mandatory for Team India players to secure a place in the top 15 but in recent times, many players have failed to clear the test and had to sit outside.

BCCI had recently announced that the players who fail to clear the Yo-Yo tests, will not be allowed to feature in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

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"No, we don't have any plans of making the Yo-Yo tests harder for the player, as it is not good for the mental health of the players. A lot of cricket is being played and we can't put unnecessary pressure on our players," a BCCI official told ANI.

Currently, bio-bubble is the main factor of fatigue for the players, which is harming their mental health. Considering this, the board has decided to not put any extra pressure on the players.

IPL 2022 will start from Saturday with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squaring off in the inaugural clash at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.

In order to look after players' mental health, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) official on Friday said that the Yo-Yo tests, which are conducted for the selection of the team players, will not be made tougher.

In order to look after players' mental health, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) official on Friday said that the Yo-Yo tests, which are conducted for the selection of the team players, will not be made tougher. Yo-Yo tests are mandatory for Team India players to secure a place in the top 15 but in recent times, many players have failed to clear the test and had to sit outside. BCCI had recently announced that the players who fail to clear the Yo-Yo tests, will not be allowed to feature in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. ALSO READ: Devon Conway to open with Ruturaj Gaikwad? CSK's predicted playing XI for IPL 2022 opener against KKR "No, we don't have any plans of making the Yo-Yo tests harder for the player, as it is not good for the mental health of the players. A lot of cricket is being played and we can't put unnecessary pressure on our players," a BCCI official told ANI. Currently, bio-bubble is the main factor of fatigue for the players, which is harming their mental health. Considering this, the board has decided to not put any extra pressure on the players. IPL 2022 will start from Saturday with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squaring off in the inaugural clash at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.

BCCI to not make Yo-Yo test more difficult considering players' mental health

The cause of Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst's death has been confirmed following an autopsy on Monday.&nbsp; 
 
According to the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner, the former beauty queen died by suicide. She was 30 years old.&nbsp; 
 
Cheslie's family remembered her for inspiring others "around the world with her beauty and strength," in a official statement.&nbsp; 
 
"Cheslie embodied love and served others, whether through her work as an attorney fighting for social justice, as Miss USA and as a host on 'Extra'. But most importantly, as a daughter, sister, friend, mentor and colleague – we know her impact will live on," they added.

Cheslie was an attorney with an MBA and was crowned Miss USA in 2019. She went on to finish in the top 10 of the Miss Universe 2019 pageant.&nbsp; 
 
That year, she and three other women — Nia Imani Franklin (Miss America) Kaliegh Garris (Miss Teen USA) and Zozibini Tunzi (Miss Universe) — became the first group of Black women in pageant history to hold all four major titles in a single year. 
 
Following the news of her death, the Miss Universe organization remembered Cheslie for her "kind" spirit. 
 
"The Miss Universe and Miss USA Organizations are devastated to learn about the loss of Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst," they wrote in a statement. "She was one of the brightest, warmest, and most kind people we have ever had the privilege of knowing, and she lit up every room she entered. Our entire community mourns her loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time."&nbsp;

The cause of Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst's death has been confirmed following an autopsy on Monday. According to the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner, the former beauty queen died by suicide.

The cause of Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst's death has been confirmed following an autopsy on Monday. According to the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner, the former beauty queen died by suicide. She was 30 years old. Cheslie's family remembered her for inspiring others "around the world with her beauty and strength," in a official statement. "Cheslie embodied love and served others, whether through her work as an attorney fighting for social justice, as Miss USA and as a host on 'Extra'. But most importantly, as a daughter, sister, friend, mentor and colleague – we know her impact will live on," they added. Cheslie was an attorney with an MBA and was crowned Miss USA in 2019. She went on to finish in the top 10 of the Miss Universe 2019 pageant. That year, she and three other women — Nia Imani Franklin (Miss America) Kaliegh Garris (Miss Teen USA) and Zozibini Tunzi (Miss Universe) — became the first group of Black women in pageant history to hold all four major titles in a single year. Following the news of her death, the Miss Universe organization remembered Cheslie for her "kind" spirit. "The Miss Universe and Miss USA Organizations are devastated to learn about the loss of Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst," they wrote in a statement. "She was one of the brightest, warmest, and most kind people we have ever had the privilege of knowing, and she lit up every room she entered. Our entire community mourns her loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time."

Police reveal Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst's cause of death 

In recent times, mental health has become one of the worst-affected. Thanks to constant scrutiny on social media celebrities feel the burn even more, as their lives are 'out there' in public. In the latest, supermodel Bella Hadid sparked mental health anxiety debate after she posted crying selfies.

Social media anxiety is real: Celebs call out toxic culture

According to a recent study, few antidepressants should be prescribed by doctors and for a shorter period of time. The research has been published in the `Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin Journal`. 
 
The use of antidepressants is also associated with a range of side effects, while the clinical trial data mostly doesn`t assess the outcomes that matter most to patients, said the authors. And there is no clinically relevant difference between these drugs and placebo on depression. 
 
While there might be a role for antidepressants among patients with severe depression, the cons may outweigh the pros in those with mild to moderate depression or in those whose symptoms don`t yet qualify as depression, they added.&nbsp; 
 
The prescribing of antidepressants, primarily the newer generation classes--selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)--has risen steadily in England, with an estimated 7.8 million people issued at least one prescription in 2019-20. This is equivalent to an antidepressant prescribed to one in every six adults, with prescription rates 50 per cent higher among women.&nbsp; 
 
Much of the evidence for the effectiveness of antidepressants in adults came from placebo-controlled trials lasting just 6-12 weeks. And the results didn`t meet the threshold for a clinically important difference, said the authors. 
The findings in teenagers and children were even less convincing. Yet the number of 12 to 17 year-olds prescribed antidepressants more than doubled between 2005 and 2017, they added.What`s more, most of the studies didn`t include outcomes that matter most to patients, such as social functioning or quality of life, focusing instead only on symptom measures.Side effects are also common.&nbsp; 
 
Around 1 in 5 patients on SSRIs reported daytime sleepiness, dry mouth, profuse sweating, or weight gain; at least 1 in 4 reported sexual difficulties; and about 1 in 10 reported restlessness, muscle spasms or twitching, nausea, constipation, diarrhoea or dizziness. The prevalence of side effects may be even higher among those taking antidepressants for more than 3 years and included emotional numbness and mental `fogginess`. 
 
Patients trying to come off their treatment often experienced withdrawal symptoms: these can include anxiety, insomnia, depression, agitation and appetite changes, and can interfere with social functioning and professional life, particularly if treatment is stopped abruptly. 
 
"The recognition that withdrawal effects from antidepressants are more common, more long-lasting and more severe than previously recognized prompted the Royal College of Psychiatrists to issue a position paper, alerting prescribers to this issue, including the recommendation that patients be informed of this risk," noted the authors. 
Gradual dose tapering may best help patients to stop, said the authors, although "there is no guarantee that patients will avoid consequences such as long-lasting sexual side effects or persistent withdrawal symptoms even with a cautious taper," they wrote. 
 
But they pointed out, "The gradual reductions in the dose and the very small final doses required for pharmacologically informed tapering will necessitate the use of formulations of medication other than the commonly available tablet forms."&nbsp; 
 
Patients attempting to stop antidepressant use, particularly long term users, may very well need additional help, said the authors. But "there are currently no dedicated NHS services to support antidepressant de-prescribing," they added. 
 
They concluded, "There continues to be considerable uncertainty about the benefits of antidepressant use in the short- and long-term, particularly in regard to the lack of a clinically significant difference between antidepressant and placebo treatment. "In light of this uncertain balance of benefits and harms, we should re-visit the widespread--and growing--prescription of antidepressants," they added. 
 
They went on to say, "Increasing knowledge about the difficulty that some patients have in stopping antidepressants should lead to more cautious prescribing practice--with antidepressants given to fewer patients, for shorter periods of time."&nbsp;

According to a recent study, few antidepressants should be prescribed by doctors and for a shorter period of time. The research has been published in the `Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin Journal`.

According to a recent study, few antidepressants should be prescribed by doctors and for a shorter period of time. The research has been published in the `Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin Journal`. The use of antidepressants is also associated with a range of side effects, while the clinical trial data mostly doesn`t assess the outcomes that matter most to patients, said the authors. And there is no clinically relevant difference between these drugs and placebo on depression. While there might be a role for antidepressants among patients with severe depression, the cons may outweigh the pros in those with mild to moderate depression or in those whose symptoms don`t yet qualify as depression, they added. The prescribing of antidepressants, primarily the newer generation classes--selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)--has risen steadily in England, with an estimated 7.8 million people issued at least one prescription in 2019-20. This is equivalent to an antidepressant prescribed to one in every six adults, with prescription rates 50 per cent higher among women. Much of the evidence for the effectiveness of antidepressants in adults came from placebo-controlled trials lasting just 6-12 weeks. And the results didn`t meet the threshold for a clinically important difference, said the authors. The findings in teenagers and children were even less convincing. Yet the number of 12 to 17 year-olds prescribed antidepressants more than doubled between 2005 and 2017, they added.What`s more, most of the studies didn`t include outcomes that matter most to patients, such as social functioning or quality of life, focusing instead only on symptom measures.Side effects are also common. Around 1 in 5 patients on SSRIs reported daytime sleepiness, dry mouth, profuse sweating, or weight gain; at least 1 in 4 reported sexual difficulties; and about 1 in 10 reported restlessness, muscle spasms or twitching, nausea, constipation, diarrhoea or dizziness. The prevalence of side effects may be even higher among those taking antidepressants for more than 3 years and included emotional numbness and mental `fogginess`. Patients trying to come off their treatment often experienced withdrawal symptoms: these can include anxiety, insomnia, depression, agitation and appetite changes, and can interfere with social functioning and professional life, particularly if treatment is stopped abruptly. "The recognition that withdrawal effects from antidepressants are more common, more long-lasting and more severe than previously recognized prompted the Royal College of Psychiatrists to issue a position paper, alerting prescribers to this issue, including the recommendation that patients be informed of this risk," noted the authors. Gradual dose tapering may best help patients to stop, said the authors, although "there is no guarantee that patients will avoid consequences such as long-lasting sexual side effects or persistent withdrawal symptoms even with a cautious taper," they wrote. But they pointed out, "The gradual reductions in the dose and the very small final doses required for pharmacologically informed tapering will necessitate the use of formulations of medication other than the commonly available tablet forms." Patients attempting to stop antidepressant use, particularly long term users, may very well need additional help, said the authors. But "there are currently no dedicated NHS services to support antidepressant de-prescribing," they added. They concluded, "There continues to be considerable uncertainty about the benefits of antidepressant use in the short- and long-term, particularly in regard to the lack of a clinically significant difference between antidepressant and placebo treatment. "In light of this uncertain balance of benefits and harms, we should re-visit the widespread--and growing--prescription of antidepressants," they added. They went on to say, "Increasing knowledge about the difficulty that some patients have in stopping antidepressants should lead to more cautious prescribing practice--with antidepressants given to fewer patients, for shorter periods of time."

Prescribe fewer antidepressants, for shorter period: Study

There are more than 20,000 mental health apps on the market. Are your therapy session notes safe on these platforms? Is there a real person or a robot on the other side talking to you? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Mental health apps and privacy risks

Alec Baldwin's wife Hilaria Baldwin has revealed on social media that her husband has been suffering from 'Post Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD) for years.&nbsp; 
 
The actor's wife opened up on her Instagram stories about social media trolls, tabloids, the paparazzi and how amid all of this she is trying to speak her truth. 
 
"We oftentimes have people creating news stories about us. My husband is suffering from PTSD right now. It's not from what just happened recently, but he's been suffering from this for a very very very long time," she said on her stories. 
 
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Hilarious has been extended her support to Alec Baldwin every since the accidental firing took place on the sets of movie set 'Rust'. Baldwin fired a prop gun by accident and it led to the death of the film's cinematographer and injured the film's director. The actor, in an interview, recently revealed that he had not pulled the trigger before. 
 
Instead, he claimed, he pulled the hammer back slightly while rehearsing a scene. When he let go of the hammer, the gun was discharged, he said.

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"These people know this and they want to poke at him. They want to upset him. I'm at a place where I'm tired of not talking," Hilaria added in her post.&nbsp; 
 
Alec also said during the interview that if he believed he was responsible for the shooting and therefore Hutchins' death, he may have taken his own life. 
 
Soon after the interview, the actor deleted one of his two verified Twitter accounts. One of which he was much more active on and was the one he used to previously issue statements about the fatal shooting incident that took place on the set in October.&nbsp;

Alec Baldwin's wife Hilaria Baldwin has revealed on social media that her husband has been suffering from 'Post Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD) for years. The actor's wife opened up on her Instagram stories about social media trolls, tabloids, the paparazzi and how amid all of this she is trying to speak her truth.

Alec Baldwin's wife Hilaria Baldwin has revealed on social media that her husband has been suffering from 'Post Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD) for years. The actor's wife opened up on her Instagram stories about social media trolls, tabloids, the paparazzi and how amid all of this she is trying to speak her truth. "We oftentimes have people creating news stories about us. My husband is suffering from PTSD right now. It's not from what just happened recently, but he's been suffering from this for a very very very long time," she said on her stories. Also read: Selena Gomez launches new mental health support initiative with her mother Hilarious has been extended her support to Alec Baldwin every since the accidental firing took place on the sets of movie set 'Rust'. Baldwin fired a prop gun by accident and it led to the death of the film's cinematographer and injured the film's director. The actor, in an interview, recently revealed that he had not pulled the trigger before. Instead, he claimed, he pulled the hammer back slightly while rehearsing a scene. When he let go of the hammer, the gun was discharged, he said. Alec Baldwin's wife Hilaria Baldwin talks about 'challenging year' in Thanksgiving post "These people know this and they want to poke at him. They want to upset him. I'm at a place where I'm tired of not talking," Hilaria added in her post. Alec also said during the interview that if he believed he was responsible for the shooting and therefore Hutchins' death, he may have taken his own life. Soon after the interview, the actor deleted one of his two verified Twitter accounts. One of which he was much more active on and was the one he used to previously issue statements about the fatal shooting incident that took place on the set in October.

Hilaria Baldwin reveals husband Alec Baldwin has been suffering from PTSD for years

As Bollywood actors Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif tied the knot today at the Six Senses Fort Barwara, Rajasthan, each intricate detail of their grand wedding had been going viral over the past week leading to a hyped media buzz that resulted in a flood of information regarding it. 
 
While film celebs are widely known for their grand lifestyles, public appearances and speculated love affairs, the thing that adds to their celebrity status, are these high-profile weddings.&nbsp; 
 
Be it Aishwarya Rai-Abhishek Bachchan, Anushka Sharma-Virat Kohli, Ranveer Singh-Deepika Padukone or most recently Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa, each of these marriages have made a lot of headlines in the past. 
 
Now as Vicky and Katrina fondly referred to by fans as Vickat finally got married on December 9, details like their wedding venue, guest list, attires, food menus, security details and much more had been in news all over. However, psychologically this information overflow plays a mixed impact on peoples' mental state; some feel excited and try to grab each detail while others may feel overburdened with unnecessary information. While these weddings might inspire the younger generation in terms of fashion and decoration trends, on another hand, it becomes overwhelming for others. 
 
To get a better understanding of what effect has it had on people, ANI spoke to Dr Shweta Sharma, Clinical Psychologist and Founder, Mansa Global Foundation for Mental Health."Most people haven`t been happy with so much hype and excessive coverage as weddings are personal affairs. Sometimes even without official statements or reliable sources, there has been an unseen competition going on to reveal every information," she said, adding, "We have other really important issues going on in the country but there is more coverage of an uninvited event. Most people want these real issues to be discussed with only a handful of them especially from the younger generation wanting to follow this hype." 
 
It's obvious that Vicky and Katrina wanted their weddings to stay as private as possible. Considering that they live their lives in the public eye, this only seemed like a fair demand. Privacy aside, their wedding was also shrouded in secrecy. There were reports of how no phones were allowed at Vickat's wedding and also how guests were assigned special codes for their entry. 
 
Shedding light on what effect did the secrecy around this marriage have, Dr Shweta continued, "This secrecy increases the interest of people hence we cannot say it's good or bad, but yes people are enjoying it at some point and that`s why this hype is here. Being a social animal it's human nature to get mental satisfaction with having all the information happening around." 
 
Dr Jyoti Kapoor, Senior Psychiatrist and Founder, Manasthali also added to this and shared her views by saying, "Celebrity life is in the public domain and with the popularity of social media, everyone wants to interact directly with these public figures as if they are part of their own social circle. When people in the public domain are not open about major events in their lives like marriages, the fans thus feel betrayed and become bitter because they themselves have given them such importance. The message they receive is that of rejection and hence the trolling comes. The mature option will be to accept fans as they accept the celebrity." 
 
In conclusion, big fat Indian weddings are spectacles even on their own and when you throw in a celebrity couple in the mix, things certainly do get scaled up further. Hence the latest Vicky-Katrina wedding was also no different. 
 
The curiosity around this high-profile couple and the extensive media coverage they commanded resulted in an event that was truly over-the-top. What would be even more interesting is to witness the post-wedding details that will gradually seep out into the public eye in the forthcoming days. 
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As Bollywood actors Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif tied the knot today at the Six Senses Fort Barwara, Rajasthan, each intricate detail of their grand wedding had been going viral over the past week leading to a hyped media buzz that resulted in a flood of information regarding it.

As Bollywood actors Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif tied the knot today at the Six Senses Fort Barwara, Rajasthan, each intricate detail of their grand wedding had been going viral over the past week leading to a hyped media buzz that resulted in a flood of information regarding it. While film celebs are widely known for their grand lifestyles, public appearances and speculated love affairs, the thing that adds to their celebrity status, are these high-profile weddings. Be it Aishwarya Rai-Abhishek Bachchan, Anushka Sharma-Virat Kohli, Ranveer Singh-Deepika Padukone or most recently Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa, each of these marriages have made a lot of headlines in the past. Now as Vicky and Katrina fondly referred to by fans as Vickat finally got married on December 9, details like their wedding venue, guest list, attires, food menus, security details and much more had been in news all over. However, psychologically this information overflow plays a mixed impact on peoples' mental state; some feel excited and try to grab each detail while others may feel overburdened with unnecessary information. While these weddings might inspire the younger generation in terms of fashion and decoration trends, on another hand, it becomes overwhelming for others. To get a better understanding of what effect has it had on people, ANI spoke to Dr Shweta Sharma, Clinical Psychologist and Founder, Mansa Global Foundation for Mental Health."Most people haven`t been happy with so much hype and excessive coverage as weddings are personal affairs. Sometimes even without official statements or reliable sources, there has been an unseen competition going on to reveal every information," she said, adding, "We have other really important issues going on in the country but there is more coverage of an uninvited event. Most people want these real issues to be discussed with only a handful of them especially from the younger generation wanting to follow this hype." It's obvious that Vicky and Katrina wanted their weddings to stay as private as possible. Considering that they live their lives in the public eye, this only seemed like a fair demand. Privacy aside, their wedding was also shrouded in secrecy. There were reports of how no phones were allowed at Vickat's wedding and also how guests were assigned special codes for their entry. Shedding light on what effect did the secrecy around this marriage have, Dr Shweta continued, "This secrecy increases the interest of people hence we cannot say it's good or bad, but yes people are enjoying it at some point and that`s why this hype is here. Being a social animal it's human nature to get mental satisfaction with having all the information happening around." Dr Jyoti Kapoor, Senior Psychiatrist and Founder, Manasthali also added to this and shared her views by saying, "Celebrity life is in the public domain and with the popularity of social media, everyone wants to interact directly with these public figures as if they are part of their own social circle. When people in the public domain are not open about major events in their lives like marriages, the fans thus feel betrayed and become bitter because they themselves have given them such importance. The message they receive is that of rejection and hence the trolling comes. The mature option will be to accept fans as they accept the celebrity." In conclusion, big fat Indian weddings are spectacles even on their own and when you throw in a celebrity couple in the mix, things certainly do get scaled up further. Hence the latest Vicky-Katrina wedding was also no different. The curiosity around this high-profile couple and the extensive media coverage they commanded resulted in an event that was truly over-the-top. What would be even more interesting is to witness the post-wedding details that will gradually seep out into the public eye in the forthcoming days.

Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal wedding: Psychological impact their marriage hype had on public

300 Scientists & researchers have written an open letter to Mark Zuckerberg. They want the Meta CEO to open the company's doors to independent investigators. They want Facebook to clarify how its posts impact the mental health of teens. Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: An open letter to Mark Zuckerberg

Prince Harry has spoken in support of all those people who have quit their jobs amid the pandemic - especially if it has negatively impacted their mental health.&nbsp; 
 
The Duke of Sussex spoke within an interview with Fast Company about his new role as Chief Impact Officer at BetterUp where he was asked to weigh in about how the company has adapted to address workplace trends during the pandemic which includes burnout and job resignations.&nbsp; 
 
"While on the surface it looks like these last couple of years brought all these issues to the foreground, the reality is these struggles and issues have been brewing for quite some time," Harry replied. "We’re just at the beginning of the mental health awakening. This work has never been more important because people are finally paying attention, and a big component of this mission is building awareness and continuing to pioneer the conversation."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-prince-harrys-mental-health-documentary-with-oprah-winfrey-stalled-due-to-covid-restrictions-354143">Prince Harry's mental health documentary with Oprah Winfrey stalled due to COVID restrictions</a> 
 
During the interview, Harry also revealed that he’s using his new position at the company to help another group close to his heart—war veterans. "We’ll be working more with service members, veterans and their families. I can't share the specifics just yet, but we’ll be working with a collection of government and nonprofit groups, offering resources to service personnel who are struggling (by)&nbsp;addressing their (issues)&nbsp;at the root cause,” Harry explained. 
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Harry also stated that thanks to his new position, he has come to the understanding “that a lot of the job resignations you mention aren't all bad. In fact, it is a sign that with self-awareness comes the need for change. Many people around the world have been stuck in jobs that didn’t bring them joy, and now they're putting their mental health and happiness first. This is something to be celebrated."&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-in-new-docuseries-prince-harry-again-insists-his-family-lacks-empathy-386603">In new docuseries, Prince Harry again insists his family lacks empathy</a> 
 
Harry's comments did not go down well on Twitter though as many pointed out that the Prince was unaware of the harsh realities of life considering he was born into royalty. Many felt that quitting jobs wasn't an option for most as they depended on the monthly salary.&nbsp; 
 
Calling Harry tone-deaf, several users on Twitter spoke about how he was speaking from a position of privilege.&nbsp;

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The Prince and his wife Meghan Markle quit his role as a senior member of the British royal family in early 2020 and moved to the US with their son Archie. They welcomed their daughter Lilibet earlier this year in July.&nbsp;

Prince Harry has spoken in support of all those people who have quit their jobs amid the pandemic - especially if it has negatively impacted their mental health.

Prince Harry has spoken in support of all those people who have quit their jobs amid the pandemic - especially if it has negatively impacted their mental health. The Duke of Sussex spoke within an interview with Fast Company about his new role as Chief Impact Officer at BetterUp where he was asked to weigh in about how the company has adapted to address workplace trends during the pandemic which includes burnout and job resignations. "While on the surface it looks like these last couple of years brought all these issues to the foreground, the reality is these struggles and issues have been brewing for quite some time," Harry replied. "We’re just at the beginning of the mental health awakening. This work has never been more important because people are finally paying attention, and a big component of this mission is building awareness and continuing to pioneer the conversation." Prince Harry's mental health documentary with Oprah Winfrey stalled due to COVID restrictions During the interview, Harry also revealed that he’s using his new position at the company to help another group close to his heart—war veterans. "We’ll be working more with service members, veterans and their families. I can't share the specifics just yet, but we’ll be working with a collection of government and nonprofit groups, offering resources to service personnel who are struggling (by) addressing their (issues) at the root cause,” Harry explained. Harry also stated that thanks to his new position, he has come to the understanding “that a lot of the job resignations you mention aren't all bad. In fact, it is a sign that with self-awareness comes the need for change. Many people around the world have been stuck in jobs that didn’t bring them joy, and now they're putting their mental health and happiness first. This is something to be celebrated." In new docuseries, Prince Harry again insists his family lacks empathy Harry's comments did not go down well on Twitter though as many pointed out that the Prince was unaware of the harsh realities of life considering he was born into royalty. Many felt that quitting jobs wasn't an option for most as they depended on the monthly salary. Calling Harry tone-deaf, several users on Twitter spoke about how he was speaking from a position of privilege. I was lucky enough to be able to quit my own firm several years ago without financial risk because I wasn’t happy.Someone who is fed from the cradle to the grave by inherited wealth/the state shouldn’t be preaching to others IMO#PrinceHarry #mentalhealth https://t.co/WUMYS1nmFl — Arup Ganguly ✌🏽🕊🎨 🏏 (@ItsArupGanguly) December 7, 2021 × All Prince Harry said was that he admires people who choose to leave a job that is causing them poor mental health and the UK is doing somersaults pic.twitter.com/VYHxF1CiSv — Myra (@SussexPrincess) December 7, 2021 × Prince Harry says quitting your job can be good for your mental health. Yeah Harry, I think you’re right. So what’s your address so I can mail my bills to you? 🥴 Elites are so out of touch with average people. pic.twitter.com/AianjT3ya0 — 🔥Digi🔥 (@11Kit2) December 6, 2021 × The Prince and his wife Meghan Markle quit his role as a senior member of the British royal family in early 2020 and moved to the US with their son Archie. They welcomed their daughter Lilibet earlier this year in July.

Prince Harry says quitting jobs may help in dealing with mental health. Twitter isn't convinced

A global study co-led by NUI Galway into causes of stroke has found that one in 11 survivors experienced a period of anger or upset in the one hour leading up to it. The research published in the European Heart Journal found that one in 20 patients had engaged in heavy physical exertion. 
 
The suspected triggers have been identified as part of the global INTERSTROKE study -- the largest research project of its kind, which analysed 13,462 cases of acute stroke, involving patients with a range of ethnic backgrounds in 32 countries, including Ireland. Stroke is a leading global cause of death or disability.&nbsp; 
 
Each year, approximately 7,500 Irish people have a stroke and around 2,000 of these people die. An estimated 30,000 people are living in Ireland with disabilities as a result of a stroke. Professor Andrew Smyth, Professor of Clinical Epidemiology at NUI Galway, Director of the HRB-Clinical Research Facility Galway and a Consultant Nephrologist at Galway University Hospitals, was one of the lead researchers. 
 
He said, "Stroke prevention is a priority for physicians, and despite advances, it remains difficult to predict when a stroke will occur. Many studies have focused on medium to long-term exposures, such as hypertension, obesity or smoking. Our study aimed to look at acute exposures that may act as triggers." 
 
The research analyzed patterns in patients who suffered an ischemic stroke -- the most common type of stroke, which occurs when a blood clot blocks or narrows an artery leading to the brain, and also intracerebral haemorrhage -- which is less common and involves bleeding within the brain tissue itself. 
 
Professor Smyth added, "We looked at two separate triggers. Our research found that anger or emotional upset was linked to an approximately 30 per cent increase in the risk of stroke during one hour after an episode -- with a greater increase if the patient did not have a history of depression. The odds were also greater for those with a lower level of education. 
 
"We also found that heavy physical exertion was linked to an approximately 60 per cent increase in risk is of intracerebral haemorrhage during the one hour after the episode of heavy exertion. There was a greater increase for women and less risk for those with a normal BMI," he said. 
 
The study also concluded that there was no increase with exposure to both triggers of anger and heavy physical exertion. Co-author of the paper, Dr Michelle Canavan, Consultant Stroke Physician at Galway University Hospitals, said "Our message is for people to practice mental and physical wellness at all ages. But it is also important for some people to avoid heavy physical exertion, particularly if they are high-risk of cardiovascular, while also adopting a healthy lifestyle of regular exercise. 
 
"The global INTERSTROKE study was co-led by Professor Martin O'Donnell, Professor of Neurovascular Medicine at NUI Galway, and Consultant Stroke Physician at Galway University Hospitals, in collaboration with Prof Salim Yusuf of the Population Health Research Institute of McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences, Canada." 
 
Some of the best ways to prevent stroke are to maintain a healthy lifestyle, treat high blood pressure and not smoke, but our research also shows other events such as an episode of anger or upset or a period of heavy physical exertion independently increase the short-term risk" Prof O'Donnell said. 
 
"We would emphasize that a brief episode of heavy physical exertion is different to getting regular physical activity, which reduces the long-term risk of stroke," Prof O'Donnell concluded.

A global study co-led by NUI Galway into causes of stroke has found that one in 11 survivors experienced a period of anger or upset in the one hour leading up to it.

A global study co-led by NUI Galway into causes of stroke has found that one in 11 survivors experienced a period of anger or upset in the one hour leading up to it. The research published in the European Heart Journal found that one in 20 patients had engaged in heavy physical exertion. The suspected triggers have been identified as part of the global INTERSTROKE study -- the largest research project of its kind, which analysed 13,462 cases of acute stroke, involving patients with a range of ethnic backgrounds in 32 countries, including Ireland. Stroke is a leading global cause of death or disability. Each year, approximately 7,500 Irish people have a stroke and around 2,000 of these people die. An estimated 30,000 people are living in Ireland with disabilities as a result of a stroke. Professor Andrew Smyth, Professor of Clinical Epidemiology at NUI Galway, Director of the HRB-Clinical Research Facility Galway and a Consultant Nephrologist at Galway University Hospitals, was one of the lead researchers. He said, "Stroke prevention is a priority for physicians, and despite advances, it remains difficult to predict when a stroke will occur. Many studies have focused on medium to long-term exposures, such as hypertension, obesity or smoking. Our study aimed to look at acute exposures that may act as triggers." The research analyzed patterns in patients who suffered an ischemic stroke -- the most common type of stroke, which occurs when a blood clot blocks or narrows an artery leading to the brain, and also intracerebral haemorrhage -- which is less common and involves bleeding within the brain tissue itself. Professor Smyth added, "We looked at two separate triggers. Our research found that anger or emotional upset was linked to an approximately 30 per cent increase in the risk of stroke during one hour after an episode -- with a greater increase if the patient did not have a history of depression. The odds were also greater for those with a lower level of education. "We also found that heavy physical exertion was linked to an approximately 60 per cent increase in risk is of intracerebral haemorrhage during the one hour after the episode of heavy exertion. There was a greater increase for women and less risk for those with a normal BMI," he said. The study also concluded that there was no increase with exposure to both triggers of anger and heavy physical exertion. Co-author of the paper, Dr Michelle Canavan, Consultant Stroke Physician at Galway University Hospitals, said "Our message is for people to practice mental and physical wellness at all ages. But it is also important for some people to avoid heavy physical exertion, particularly if they are high-risk of cardiovascular, while also adopting a healthy lifestyle of regular exercise. "The global INTERSTROKE study was co-led by Professor Martin O'Donnell, Professor of Neurovascular Medicine at NUI Galway, and Consultant Stroke Physician at Galway University Hospitals, in collaboration with Prof Salim Yusuf of the Population Health Research Institute of McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences, Canada." Some of the best ways to prevent stroke are to maintain a healthy lifestyle, treat high blood pressure and not smoke, but our research also shows other events such as an episode of anger or upset or a period of heavy physical exertion independently increase the short-term risk" Prof O'Donnell said. "We would emphasize that a brief episode of heavy physical exertion is different to getting regular physical activity, which reduces the long-term risk of stroke," Prof O'Donnell concluded.

Stroke may be triggered by anger, emotional upset, heavy physical exertion: Study

In recent times, mental health has become one of the worst-affected. Thanks to constant scrutiny on social media celebrities feel the burn even more, as their lives are 'out there' in public. In the latest, supermodel Bella Hadid sparked mental health anxiety debate after she posted crying selfies

Social media anxiety is real

Experts from Queensland Health want to break the taboo and hush-hush culture around self-pleasure and have decided to use their social media accounts for this purpose.<o:p></o:p>

In a Facebook post, the institute decided to give some advice to their followers about how masturbation can be useful for one’s health. Loaded with multi-coloured infographics, the post began with a pun-based statement saying, "Give yourself a hand".

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The department is hoping to raise awareness about the topic and put an end to taboo related to it. The experts want to tell people that this process is a normal and healthy part of a person’s sexual experience.<o:p></o:p>

Experts also stated that it is a healthy way to learn more about one’s body, regardless of their relationship status, age and gender.<o:p></o:p>

“Masturbation is a normal and healthy part of a person’s sexual experience and a great way to discover what you are comfortable with. The best part is, it’s for everyone – and also offers a wealth of health and sexual health benefits!,” the post read. “It’s important for us all to work towards normalising sex-positive messages about masturbation to reduce associated feelings of shame and fear, and improve overall sexual health and literacy.”<o:p></o:p>

The department added a link to a detailed article which lists several health benefits of masturbation such as it releases endorphins that help in mental wellbeing. The article adds that masturbation releases endorphins which help relieve stress and bring a feeling of calmness and happiness in a human being.<o:p></o:p>

“Some&nbsp;specialists&nbsp;recommend masturbation during labour&nbsp;– though it may be&nbsp;the last thing you feel like doing&nbsp;at the time!,” the article reads. “The release of oxytocin&nbsp;can make contractions&nbsp;progress faster during labour,&nbsp;whilst&nbsp;also promoting&nbsp;bonding with your newborn as it triggers nurturing behaviour.”<o:p></o:p>

The motive behind this post and article is to get rid of the associated stigmas around masturbation. “In the past,&nbsp;masturbation&nbsp;has&nbsp;sometimes&nbsp;incorrectly been&nbsp;thought to be just for men,&nbsp;and&nbsp;blamed&nbsp;for causing&nbsp;health issues,&nbsp;perversions, reduced sexual function, infertility and more—none of which are true,” the article reads. “It’s important to remember there is nothing shameful about having a relationship with your own body.&nbsp;No body part you have is “wrong”, and nothing your body does is&nbsp;abnormal.”<o:p></o:p>

Experts from Queensland Health want to break the taboo and hush-hush culture around self-pleasure and have decided to use their social media accounts for this purpose.

Experts from Queensland Health want to break the taboo and hush-hush culture around self-pleasure and have decided to use their social media accounts for this purpose. In a Facebook post, the institute decided to give some advice to their followers about how masturbation can be useful for one’s health. Loaded with multi-coloured infographics, the post began with a pun-based statement saying, "Give yourself a hand". × The department is hoping to raise awareness about the topic and put an end to taboo related to it. The experts want to tell people that this process is a normal and healthy part of a person’s sexual experience. Experts also stated that it is a healthy way to learn more about one’s body, regardless of their relationship status, age and gender. “Masturbation is a normal and healthy part of a person’s sexual experience and a great way to discover what you are comfortable with. The best part is, it’s for everyone – and also offers a wealth of health and sexual health benefits!,” the post read. “It’s important for us all to work towards normalising sex-positive messages about masturbation to reduce associated feelings of shame and fear, and improve overall sexual health and literacy.” The department added a link to a detailed article which lists several health benefits of masturbation such as it releases endorphins that help in mental wellbeing. The article adds that masturbation releases endorphins which help relieve stress and bring a feeling of calmness and happiness in a human being. “Some specialists recommend masturbation during labour – though it may be the last thing you feel like doing at the time!,” the article reads. “The release of oxytocin can make contractions progress faster during labour, whilst also promoting bonding with your newborn as it triggers nurturing behaviour.” The motive behind this post and article is to get rid of the associated stigmas around masturbation. “In the past, masturbation has sometimes incorrectly been thought to be just for men, and blamed for causing health issues, perversions, reduced sexual function, infertility and more—none of which are true,” the article reads. “It’s important to remember there is nothing shameful about having a relationship with your own body. No body part you have is “wrong”, and nothing your body does is abnormal.”

'Give yourself a hand': Queensland Health aims to break taboos around masturbation

Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin have recently revealed that their marriage of three years has come with its set of challenges. The two opened up about the issues they faced in the marriages earlier and how it made them stronger in an episode of the new podcast 'In Good Faith with Chelsea &amp; Judah Smith'. 
 
"We always had so many conversations about, 'What were our goals? Where did we want to end up at a certain age?'&nbsp;" Baldwin said.&nbsp; 
 
"We always talked about wanting to be married and be young, and have a young family, and have kids young." 
Baldwin and Bieber, who married in September 2018, have long been open about their desire to grow their family; in the documentary 'Justin Bieber: Our World', the singer said the pair would ideally start trying for a baby at the end of 2021. 
 
Though the couple`s relationship remains strong, Bieber admitted that it hasn`t always been easy, especially because he was still working through mental health struggles around the time of their wedding. 
 
"I had experienced so many things in my life. So many milestones and travelled the world and seen everywhere in the world. And I just got to a place where I was lonely, and I just didn`t want to do it all alone," he said on the podcast. 
 
The singer added, "I realized there was some serious healing I needed to go through in order to get to a place where I could be in a healthy, serious relationship because I had a lot of trauma and scars. So I just committed to working on those things and getting healthy." 
 
Bieber sought treatment for his mental health in early 2019 and spoke publicly about the depression he faced two years earlier in the midst of his Purpose world tour, which ultimately led him to call it off. 
 
Though he and Baldwin had first split in 2016, they rekindled their romance in 2018 and were engaged that July. 
"Luckily, Hailey accepted me as I was," Bieber said. "Even when we got married, there was still a lot of damage and hurt that I still needed to work through, but you've seen my heart through it all." 
 
Baldwin, for her part, never wavered, telling the podcast that she was all in, no matter what twists and turns the world threw their way.

"I was in it. I made a decision. I know for a fact that I've loved this person for a very long time and now would not be the time to give up on him. I just wouldn't do that to him," she said. 
 
"Imagine abandoning somebody in the middle of the worst time of their life, potentially. I`m not that type of person. So I was going to stick it out no matter what the outcome was going to be," Baldwin added. 
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Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin have recently revealed that their marriage of three years has come with its set of challenges. The two opened up about the issues they faced in the marriages earlier and how it made them stronger in an episode of the new podcast 'In Good Faith with Chelsea & Judah Smith'.

Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin have recently revealed that their marriage of three years has come with its set of challenges. The two opened up about the issues they faced in the marriages earlier and how it made them stronger in an episode of the new podcast 'In Good Faith with Chelsea & Judah Smith'. "We always had so many conversations about, 'What were our goals? Where did we want to end up at a certain age?' " Baldwin said. "We always talked about wanting to be married and be young, and have a young family, and have kids young." Baldwin and Bieber, who married in September 2018, have long been open about their desire to grow their family; in the documentary 'Justin Bieber: Our World', the singer said the pair would ideally start trying for a baby at the end of 2021. Though the couple`s relationship remains strong, Bieber admitted that it hasn`t always been easy, especially because he was still working through mental health struggles around the time of their wedding. "I had experienced so many things in my life. So many milestones and travelled the world and seen everywhere in the world. And I just got to a place where I was lonely, and I just didn`t want to do it all alone," he said on the podcast. The singer added, "I realized there was some serious healing I needed to go through in order to get to a place where I could be in a healthy, serious relationship because I had a lot of trauma and scars. So I just committed to working on those things and getting healthy." Bieber sought treatment for his mental health in early 2019 and spoke publicly about the depression he faced two years earlier in the midst of his Purpose world tour, which ultimately led him to call it off. Though he and Baldwin had first split in 2016, they rekindled their romance in 2018 and were engaged that July. "Luckily, Hailey accepted me as I was," Bieber said. "Even when we got married, there was still a lot of damage and hurt that I still needed to work through, but you've seen my heart through it all." Baldwin, for her part, never wavered, telling the podcast that she was all in, no matter what twists and turns the world threw their way. "I was in it. I made a decision. I know for a fact that I've loved this person for a very long time and now would not be the time to give up on him. I just wouldn't do that to him," she said. "Imagine abandoning somebody in the middle of the worst time of their life, potentially. I`m not that type of person. So I was going to stick it out no matter what the outcome was going to be," Baldwin added.

Justin Bieber, Hailey Baldwin open up about keeping marriage strong amid struggles

It is a well-known fact that memes, once an obscure term during the pre-internet era, have emerged as one of the primary methods of communication in the 21st century.

Memes are primarily composed of weird pictures that seek to bring a smile to peoples' faces, or are used as a satire to comment upon political and social affairs. They are part of everyday social media interaction, used and shared and consumed every minute.

Almost anything can become a meme—even people.

The rise of meme culture coincides with the increased presence of the internet and social media. As more and more time is spent online, memes have become the perfect vehicle for facilitating information, humour, and opinion.

But are they helpful in coping up with a stressful event? A latest study by US researchers seems to suggest so.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/disappointed-fan-viral-meme-of-pakistani-cricket-fan-gets-a-place-in-hong-kong-museum-of-memes-watch-402203">'Disappointed Fan': Viral meme of Pakistani cricket fan gets a place in Hong Kong museum of memes</a>

Researchers from Pennsylvania State University and the University of California Santa Barbara have found that memes helped people cope with life during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The research, published this week in the Psychology of Popular Media journal, found that those who viewed memes reported “higher levels of humour” and more positive feelings.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jennifer-aniston-priyanka-chopra-celebs-share-their-version-of-bernie-sanders-memes-358601">Jennifer Aniston, Priyanka Chopra: Celebs share their version of Bernie Sanders' memes</a>

They surveyed 748 people online last December: 72% of those who responded were white, 54% identified as women, 63% didn't hold a college degree, and their ages ranged from 18 to 88, the release states.

They were shown a variety of meme types, with different kinds of photos and captions, and asked to rate the cuteness, humour and emotional responses prompted by the materials, as well as how much the memes in question made them think about COVID-19.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/disaster-girl-sells-original-meme-worthy-photo-for-half-a-million-382064">'Disaster Girl' sells original meme-worthy photo for half a million</a>

Those who viewed memes that specifically referenced the pandemic felt less stress than those who viewed non-pandemic-related memes.

They also felt more capable of coping with the COVID-19 crisis and were better at processing information, according to the study.

The type of meme matters, too: People who viewed memes featuring cute babies or baby animals were overall less likely to think about the pandemic or the effects it has had on them, regardless of the type of caption, according to this week's release.

The researchers also found that those who were surveyed found memes with animals in them cuter than those featuring humans.

“While the World Health Organization recommended that people avoid too much Covid-related media for the benefit of their mental health, our research reveals that memes about COVID-19 could help people feel more confident in their ability to deal with the pandemic,” Jessica Gall Myrick, a lead author of the study and a professor at Pennsylvania State University, said in a statement.

“This suggests that not all media are uniformly bad for mental health and people should stop and take stock of what type of media they are consuming. If we are all more conscious of how our behaviours, including time spent scrolling, affect our emotional states, then we will better be able to use social media to help us when we need it and to take a break from it when we need that instead,” she said.

(With inputs from agencies)

It is a well-known fact that memes, once an obscure term during the pre-internet era, have emerged as one of the primary methods of communication in the 21st century.

It is a well-known fact that memes, once an obscure term during the pre-internet era, have emerged as one of the primary methods of communication in the 21st century. Memes are primarily composed of weird pictures that seek to bring a smile to peoples' faces, or are used as a satire to comment upon political and social affairs. They are part of everyday social media interaction, used and shared and consumed every minute. Almost anything can become a meme—even people. The rise of meme culture coincides with the increased presence of the internet and social media. As more and more time is spent online, memes have become the perfect vehicle for facilitating information, humour, and opinion. But are they helpful in coping up with a stressful event? A latest study by US researchers seems to suggest so. Also read | 'Disappointed Fan': Viral meme of Pakistani cricket fan gets a place in Hong Kong museum of memes Researchers from Pennsylvania State University and the University of California Santa Barbara have found that memes helped people cope with life during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research, published this week in the Psychology of Popular Media journal, found that those who viewed memes reported “higher levels of humour” and more positive feelings. Also read | Jennifer Aniston, Priyanka Chopra: Celebs share their version of Bernie Sanders' memes They surveyed 748 people online last December: 72% of those who responded were white, 54% identified as women, 63% didn't hold a college degree, and their ages ranged from 18 to 88, the release states. They were shown a variety of meme types, with different kinds of photos and captions, and asked to rate the cuteness, humour and emotional responses prompted by the materials, as well as how much the memes in question made them think about COVID-19. Also read | 'Disaster Girl' sells original meme-worthy photo for half a million Those who viewed memes that specifically referenced the pandemic felt less stress than those who viewed non-pandemic-related memes. They also felt more capable of coping with the COVID-19 crisis and were better at processing information, according to the study. The type of meme matters, too: People who viewed memes featuring cute babies or baby animals were overall less likely to think about the pandemic or the effects it has had on them, regardless of the type of caption, according to this week's release. The researchers also found that those who were surveyed found memes with animals in them cuter than those featuring humans. “While the World Health Organization recommended that people avoid too much Covid-related media for the benefit of their mental health, our research reveals that memes about COVID-19 could help people feel more confident in their ability to deal with the pandemic,” Jessica Gall Myrick, a lead author of the study and a professor at Pennsylvania State University, said in a statement. “This suggests that not all media are uniformly bad for mental health and people should stop and take stock of what type of media they are consuming. If we are all more conscious of how our behaviours, including time spent scrolling, affect our emotional states, then we will better be able to use social media to help us when we need it and to take a break from it when we need that instead,” she said. (With inputs from agencies)

Memes helped people cope up with Covid pandemic-related stress, says US study

A new US study has found that the people who have received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine are less likely to experience stress. Indian doctors affirm that there is a short term effect of vaccination in boosting mental health as highlighted by the study.However, the Indian doctors emphasized the lack of a similar study in India, which could establish a correlation between vaccination and its impact on mental health.

The research by the Centre for Economic and Social Research (CESR) at the University of Southern California published recently a study in the journal PLOS that stated, "Getting the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine resulted in significant improvements in mental health beyond improvement already achieved since mental distress peaked in spring 2020.

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"The researchers analyzed 8,003 adults who were, surveyed at regular intervals between March 10, 2020, and March 31, 2021. It found out that "people who were vaccinated between December 2020 and March 2021 reported decreased mental distress levels in the surveys conducted after receiving the first dose."

Talking about the US study, Dr Nand Kumar, professor and in-charge, ICMR CARE in Neuromodulation for Mental Health, Department of Psychiatry, AIIMS, New Delhi said, "I think they have covered a good sample.

They have covered over 8000 people. It is a good study. But, for vaccines per se, there is no scientific data that says that there is any biological effect of the vaccine that can boost mental health. But vaccine certainly helps in improving mental health in general.

"Dr Kumar noted that it is not easy to compare the people who are vaccinated and who are not vaccinated on their mental health.

"They have looked at the short term effects of vaccination. There have used mental health questionnaire. It's not very easy to compare the people who are vaccinated and who are not vaccinated on their mental health. You need a very robust kind of randomized controlled trial. The short term is fine. A long term study requires logistic support and good funding and design. If the short term effect of the study is concerned, then, I agree with it," he stated.

"Certainly vaccination has improved mental health not directly but indirectly by boosting people confidence about safety that they are vaccinated and they are safe. People have become more outgoing, confident in going out and meeting people. The fear of the pandemic and that they will be affected by the virus has come down significantly. Before vaccination, there were anxiety, apprehension and fear of getting infected, fear of death," Dr Kumar added.

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Sharing his observation, Dr Jaswant Jangra, Senior resident Psychiatry at AIIMS New Delhi noted that people have become assured after getting vaccinated against COVID-19.

"The people, I have observed have become assured after getting vaccinated against COVID-19, that they won't get admitted in hospital due to the infection, that their chance of mortality would decrease after taking the COVID- 19 vaccine," said Dr Jangra. He said that he observed that his patients, especially the ones who have completed both the doses of vaccines are now feeling a bit relaxed and their relapses are less. "The stress levels and anxiety level pertaining to COVID- 19 is much less," noted Dr Jangra.

"However, India has not done any specific studies so far and there is a need for such studies to show a positive correlation between vaccination and mental health," he added.

Sharing his insight on the US study, a Psychiatrist at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Dr Rajeev Mehta said, "This is not a direct effect of vaccines rather it's the impact of getting vaccinated. And it is true that it decreases anxiety levels.

"The purpose of the study was to examine short-term changes in mental distress after the first inoculation of the COVID-19 vaccine.

The researchers who undertook the study said the results should be interpreted as the short-term direct effects of getting a first vaccine dose.

"The overall contribution of vaccine uptake on improving mental health outcomes is potentially much larger, as it affects not only those vaccinated but also the unvaccinated," stated the study.

An unvaccinated individual may still benefit from the reduced prevalence rates in the population, may become less worried about loved ones, and may benefit from increased social and economic opportunities if the vaccine rollout results in more social and economic activity due to lower disease risk, added the study.

The experts also talked about the vaccine hesitancy that the people experienced when the vaccine rollout began. People with mental illness were the worst affected.

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"People with obsessive fear, anxiety disorder had a lot of stress regarding COVID-19. Initially, they had apprehension before vaccination. They asked me whether we should go for vaccination or not. They stressed contraindications on vaccines. However, I always suggested they go for it," said Dr Jangra.

"A lot of my patients had anxiety whether the jab will produce any result or its just eyewash. Even when people started going for vaccination, there were rumours that soon after getting their vaccine jab, people are got the infection, however, it is false as, it might have been because the people did not follow social distancing, or they mingled with someone who has contracted Covid or has not sanitized their hands properly while waiting in the crowd that came to vaccinate themselves," said Dr Mehta.

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"This misbelieve also created a lot of anxiety among people who generally avoided getting vaccinated or kept postponing it," added Dr Mehta.

About half of the population faced the psychological impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Poor sleep quality (40 per cent), stress (34 per cent), and psychological distress (34 per cent) were the most reported problems across various studies, stated a study published in the Indian Journal of Psychiatry, on the prevalence of psychological morbidities among the general population, healthcare workers, and COVID-19 patients.

Dr Kumar in this regard added, "There were relapses in the mental health patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, as they were not able to meet, there was no socialization, there was intense anxiety among people regarding the disease".

"About two-fifths (38.2 per cent) had anxiety and 10.5 per cent of the participants had depression. Overall, 40.5per cent of the participants had either anxiety or depression. Moderate level of stress was reported by about three-fourth (74.1 per cent) of the participants and 71.7 per cent reported poor well-being," stated Psychological impact of COVID-19 lockdown: An online survey from India under the aegis of the Indian Psychiatry Society.

A new US study has found that the people who have received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine are less likely to experience stress. Indian doctors affirm that there is a short term effect of vaccination in boosting mental health as highlighted by the study.

A new US study has found that the people who have received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine are less likely to experience stress. Indian doctors affirm that there is a short term effect of vaccination in boosting mental health as highlighted by the study.However, the Indian doctors emphasized the lack of a similar study in India, which could establish a correlation between vaccination and its impact on mental health. The research by the Centre for Economic and Social Research (CESR) at the University of Southern California published recently a study in the journal PLOS that stated, "Getting the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine resulted in significant improvements in mental health beyond improvement already achieved since mental distress peaked in spring 2020. Also Read | COVID-19 vaccination in India crosses 1 billion. What about its neighbours? "The researchers analyzed 8,003 adults who were, surveyed at regular intervals between March 10, 2020, and March 31, 2021. It found out that "people who were vaccinated between December 2020 and March 2021 reported decreased mental distress levels in the surveys conducted after receiving the first dose." Talking about the US study, Dr Nand Kumar, professor and in-charge, ICMR CARE in Neuromodulation for Mental Health, Department of Psychiatry, AIIMS, New Delhi said, "I think they have covered a good sample. They have covered over 8000 people. It is a good study. But, for vaccines per se, there is no scientific data that says that there is any biological effect of the vaccine that can boost mental health. But vaccine certainly helps in improving mental health in general. "Dr Kumar noted that it is not easy to compare the people who are vaccinated and who are not vaccinated on their mental health. "They have looked at the short term effects of vaccination. There have used mental health questionnaire. It's not very easy to compare the people who are vaccinated and who are not vaccinated on their mental health. You need a very robust kind of randomized controlled trial. The short term is fine. A long term study requires logistic support and good funding and design. If the short term effect of the study is concerned, then, I agree with it," he stated. "Certainly vaccination has improved mental health not directly but indirectly by boosting people confidence about safety that they are vaccinated and they are safe. People have become more outgoing, confident in going out and meeting people. The fear of the pandemic and that they will be affected by the virus has come down significantly. Before vaccination, there were anxiety, apprehension and fear of getting infected, fear of death," Dr Kumar added. Also Read | 180,000 healthcare workers may have died due to COVID-19: WHO Sharing his observation, Dr Jaswant Jangra, Senior resident Psychiatry at AIIMS New Delhi noted that people have become assured after getting vaccinated against COVID-19. "The people, I have observed have become assured after getting vaccinated against COVID-19, that they won't get admitted in hospital due to the infection, that their chance of mortality would decrease after taking the COVID- 19 vaccine," said Dr Jangra. He said that he observed that his patients, especially the ones who have completed both the doses of vaccines are now feeling a bit relaxed and their relapses are less. "The stress levels and anxiety level pertaining to COVID- 19 is much less," noted Dr Jangra. "However, India has not done any specific studies so far and there is a need for such studies to show a positive correlation between vaccination and mental health," he added. Sharing his insight on the US study, a Psychiatrist at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Dr Rajeev Mehta said, "This is not a direct effect of vaccines rather it's the impact of getting vaccinated. And it is true that it decreases anxiety levels. "The purpose of the study was to examine short-term changes in mental distress after the first inoculation of the COVID-19 vaccine. The researchers who undertook the study said the results should be interpreted as the short-term direct effects of getting a first vaccine dose. "The overall contribution of vaccine uptake on improving mental health outcomes is potentially much larger, as it affects not only those vaccinated but also the unvaccinated," stated the study. An unvaccinated individual may still benefit from the reduced prevalence rates in the population, may become less worried about loved ones, and may benefit from increased social and economic opportunities if the vaccine rollout results in more social and economic activity due to lower disease risk, added the study. The experts also talked about the vaccine hesitancy that the people experienced when the vaccine rollout began. People with mental illness were the worst affected. Also Read | India crosses historic one billion COVID-19 vaccine milestone "People with obsessive fear, anxiety disorder had a lot of stress regarding COVID-19. Initially, they had apprehension before vaccination. They asked me whether we should go for vaccination or not. They stressed contraindications on vaccines. However, I always suggested they go for it," said Dr Jangra. "A lot of my patients had anxiety whether the jab will produce any result or its just eyewash. Even when people started going for vaccination, there were rumours that soon after getting their vaccine jab, people are got the infection, however, it is false as, it might have been because the people did not follow social distancing, or they mingled with someone who has contracted Covid or has not sanitized their hands properly while waiting in the crowd that came to vaccinate themselves," said Dr Mehta. Watch "This misbelieve also created a lot of anxiety among people who generally avoided getting vaccinated or kept postponing it," added Dr Mehta. About half of the population faced the psychological impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Poor sleep quality (40 per cent), stress (34 per cent), and psychological distress (34 per cent) were the most reported problems across various studies, stated a study published in the Indian Journal of Psychiatry, on the prevalence of psychological morbidities among the general population, healthcare workers, and COVID-19 patients. Dr Kumar in this regard added, "There were relapses in the mental health patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, as they were not able to meet, there was no socialization, there was intense anxiety among people regarding the disease". "About two-fifths (38.2 per cent) had anxiety and 10.5 per cent of the participants had depression. Overall, 40.5per cent of the participants had either anxiety or depression. Moderate level of stress was reported by about three-fourth (74.1 per cent) of the participants and 71.7 per cent reported poor well-being," stated Psychological impact of COVID-19 lockdown: An online survey from India under the aegis of the Indian Psychiatry Society.

Indian doctors affirm US study that says first dose of COVID-19 vaccine boosts mental health

Leading medical groups have declared a national emergency in child and adolescent mental health triggered by prolonged isolation, uncertainty and grief during the coronavirus pandemic.

In a joint statement issued Tuesday, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the Children’s Hospital Association said the coronavirus pandemic worsened an already existing mental health crisis among children and teens.

Inequities resulting from structural racism contributed to disproportionate effects of the pandemic on children from communities of color, the groups said.

The loss of a loved one has affected children and adolescents more than it has other age groups, research from the American Academy of Pediatrics shows. More than 140,000 children in the United States have lost at least one caregiver since the start of the pandemic, with youth of color disproportionately affected.

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“This worsening crisis in child and adolescent mental health is inextricably tied to the stress brought on by COVID-19 and the ongoing struggle for racial justice, and represents an acceleration of trends observed prior to 2020,” the statement said.

Before the pandemic, mental health concerns and suicide had been rising steadily among children and adolescents between 2010 and 2020. By 2018, suicide was the second leading cause of death for youths ages 10 to 24.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between March and October 2020, emergency department visits for children with mental health emergencies rose by 24% for those ages 5 to 11 and 31% for children 12 to 17. Suspected suicide attempt visits to the ER among girls ages 12 to 17 in early 2021 were up more than 50% over the same period in 2019, according to the CDC.

“We are caring for young people with soaring rates of depression, anxiety, trauma, loneliness and suicidality that will have lasting impacts on them, their families, their communities and all of our futures,” Dr. Gabrielle A. Carlson, president of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, said in a statement. “We cannot sit idly by.”

The organizations are urging policymakers to take actions such as increasing federal funding to ensure families have access to mental health services, supporting effective models of school-based care and accelerating the integration of mental health care into pediatric care.

Under the American Rescue Plan, $80 million was invested in the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access program to integrate behavioral health needs into pediatric primary care and $20 million was directed to supporting youth suicide prevention programs. The plan also contributed $50 million for community-based funding for local behavioral health needs worsened by the pandemic.

Finding a provider can be difficult. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry reported earlier this year that there was a severe shortage of child psychiatrists in nearly every state in the country.

Getting children urgent mental health care can be even more challenging, especially when emergency rooms are full. Earlier this year when hospitals were overwhelmed in Colorado and Connecticut, for example, children were sent out of state for care.

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This article originally appeared in The New York Times.

Leading medical groups have declared a national emergency in child and adolescent mental health triggered by prolonged isolation, uncertainty and grief during the coronavirus pandemic.

Leading medical groups have declared a national emergency in child and adolescent mental health triggered by prolonged isolation, uncertainty and grief during the coronavirus pandemic. In a joint statement issued Tuesday, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the Children’s Hospital Association said the coronavirus pandemic worsened an already existing mental health crisis among children and teens. Inequities resulting from structural racism contributed to disproportionate effects of the pandemic on children from communities of color, the groups said. The loss of a loved one has affected children and adolescents more than it has other age groups, research from the American Academy of Pediatrics shows. More than 140,000 children in the United States have lost at least one caregiver since the start of the pandemic, with youth of color disproportionately affected. Olympics: Pandemic takes toll on athletes' mental health at Tokyo Games “This worsening crisis in child and adolescent mental health is inextricably tied to the stress brought on by COVID-19 and the ongoing struggle for racial justice, and represents an acceleration of trends observed prior to 2020,” the statement said. Before the pandemic, mental health concerns and suicide had been rising steadily among children and adolescents between 2010 and 2020. By 2018, suicide was the second leading cause of death for youths ages 10 to 24. US lawmakers grill Facebook over teen mental health According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between March and October 2020, emergency department visits for children with mental health emergencies rose by 24% for those ages 5 to 11 and 31% for children 12 to 17. Suspected suicide attempt visits to the ER among girls ages 12 to 17 in early 2021 were up more than 50% over the same period in 2019, according to the CDC. “We are caring for young people with soaring rates of depression, anxiety, trauma, loneliness and suicidality that will have lasting impacts on them, their families, their communities and all of our futures,” Dr. Gabrielle A. Carlson, president of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, said in a statement. “We cannot sit idly by.” The organizations are urging policymakers to take actions such as increasing federal funding to ensure families have access to mental health services, supporting effective models of school-based care and accelerating the integration of mental health care into pediatric care. Under the American Rescue Plan, $80 million was invested in the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access program to integrate behavioral health needs into pediatric primary care and $20 million was directed to supporting youth suicide prevention programs. The plan also contributed $50 million for community-based funding for local behavioral health needs worsened by the pandemic. Finding a provider can be difficult. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry reported earlier this year that there was a severe shortage of child psychiatrists in nearly every state in the country. Getting children urgent mental health care can be even more challenging, especially when emergency rooms are full. Earlier this year when hospitals were overwhelmed in Colorado and Connecticut, for example, children were sent out of state for care. From Virat Kohli to Simone Biles: Sports icons who battled with mental health issues This article originally appeared in The New York Times.

Pediatricians and psychiatrists declare national emergency in youth mental health

The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on the daily lifestyle of people all around the world but a recent study reveals that women have been the worst affected population.<o:p></o:p>

A recent Lancet study reported that cases of depression and anxiety have increased by more than a quarter in just the initial year of coronavirus pandemic.<o:p></o:p>

While the rise in cases has sounded an alarm for medical experts all around the world, the fact that a lot of these cases were of women has the experts worried.

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There have been 374 million cases of anxiety disorders around the world in 2020. Out of these, nearly 76 million&nbsp;were new cases caused by the coronavirus pandemic.<o:p></o:p>

From this figure of 76 million, nearly 52 million additional cases were in women, while men only constituted 24 million.<o:p></o:p>

Another study that emerged in the Headway 2023&nbsp;Mental Health Index has revealed that 83 per cent of women have reported mental health issues during the pandemic years.<o:p></o:p>

Women experiencing traumas such as miscarriage or an abusive relationship, pregnant women or those in postpartum period have been most vulnerable to slipping into depressive phase and anxiety attacks.

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One another major reason behind the increase in mental health issues in women has been the extra burden of household chores and childcare. During the pandemic, families came under lockdown and the pressure of running a household along with keeping their office life on track became mentally draining for women. In a lot of households, it was also reported that a very less percentage of men had come forward to help women. <o:p></o:p>

Nearly 44 per cent of women with children under the age of 12 reported that they were struggling to maintain a balance between their professional and personal life, while taking care of their mental health.<o:p></o:p>

"The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated many existing inequalities, and social determinants of mental health disorders, and the underpinning mechanisms to improve mental health in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic globally," said Alize Ferrari, from the University of Queensland.&nbsp;"It is crucial that policymakers take underlying factors such as these into account as part of measures to strengthen mental health services."<o:p></o:p>

The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on the daily lifestyle of people all around the world but a recent study reveals that women have been the worst affected population.

The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on the daily lifestyle of people all around the world but a recent study reveals that women have been the worst affected population. A recent Lancet study reported that cases of depression and anxiety have increased by more than a quarter in just the initial year of coronavirus pandemic. While the rise in cases has sounded an alarm for medical experts all around the world, the fact that a lot of these cases were of women has the experts worried. Also read | ‘Eco-anxiety’: Fear of environmental damage affecting mental health of people There have been 374 million cases of anxiety disorders around the world in 2020. Out of these, nearly 76 million were new cases caused by the coronavirus pandemic. From this figure of 76 million, nearly 52 million additional cases were in women, while men only constituted 24 million. Another study that emerged in the Headway 2023 Mental Health Index has revealed that 83 per cent of women have reported mental health issues during the pandemic years. Women experiencing traumas such as miscarriage or an abusive relationship, pregnant women or those in postpartum period have been most vulnerable to slipping into depressive phase and anxiety attacks. Also read | 14 per cent youngsters depressed in India due to COVID-19: UNICEF One another major reason behind the increase in mental health issues in women has been the extra burden of household chores and childcare. During the pandemic, families came under lockdown and the pressure of running a household along with keeping their office life on track became mentally draining for women. In a lot of households, it was also reported that a very less percentage of men had come forward to help women. Nearly 44 per cent of women with children under the age of 12 reported that they were struggling to maintain a balance between their professional and personal life, while taking care of their mental health. "The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated many existing inequalities, and social determinants of mental health disorders, and the underpinning mechanisms to improve mental health in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic globally," said Alize Ferrari, from the University of Queensland. "It is crucial that policymakers take underlying factors such as these into account as part of measures to strengthen mental health services."

Women's mental health deteriorated more in Covid pandemic: Study

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.e. 2020.

A study has revealed that there were at least 52 million new cases of people suffering from depression and nearly 76 million new cases of anxiety in 2020.

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The study was conducted globally and experts concluded that there has been a 28 and 26 per cent of increase in the two mental health disorders respectively.

Needless to say, the countries which have been worst hit by the deadly coronavirus have seen the most increase in mental health disorders.

"Our findings highlight an urgent need to strengthen mental health systems in order to address the growing burden of major depressive disorder and&nbsp;anxiety&nbsp;disorders worldwide," said lead study author Damian Santomauro, from the University of Queensland's School of Public Health. "Meeting the added demand for mental health services due to COVID-19 will be challenging, but taking no action should not be an option."

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Data from North America, Europe and East Asia showed that if the pandemic had not taken place, the world may have recorded nearly 190 million cases of depression. However, a total of 246 million cases were recorded in 20202 due to COVID-19.

Similar is the case in anxiety disorders where 298 million cases were predicted sans Covid but the pandemic resulted in 374 million anxiety cases globally.

In addition to an increase in mental health disorders, the study also revealed that women around the globe have faced problem in a disproportionate manner. This can be a result of existing inequal opportunities in the health and social sectors.

"The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated many existing inequalities, and social determinants of mental health disorders, and the underpinning mechanisms to improve mental health in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic globally," said Alize Ferrari, from the University of Queensland.&nbsp;"It is crucial that policymakers take underlying factors such as these into account as part of measures to strengthen mental health services."

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.

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.e. 2020. A study has revealed that there were at least 52 million new cases of people suffering from depression and nearly 76 million new cases of anxiety in 2020. Also read | Iceland suspends use of Moderna's Covid vaccine due to heart-inflammation fears The study was conducted globally and experts concluded that there has been a 28 and 26 per cent of increase in the two mental health disorders respectively. Needless to say, the countries which have been worst hit by the deadly coronavirus have seen the most increase in mental health disorders. "Our findings highlight an urgent need to strengthen mental health systems in order to address the growing burden of major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders worldwide," said lead study author Damian Santomauro, from the University of Queensland's School of Public Health. "Meeting the added demand for mental health services due to COVID-19 will be challenging, but taking no action should not be an option." Also read | Study suggests that Alzheimer's and COVID-19 share genetic risk factor Data from North America, Europe and East Asia showed that if the pandemic had not taken place, the world may have recorded nearly 190 million cases of depression. However, a total of 246 million cases were recorded in 20202 due to COVID-19. Similar is the case in anxiety disorders where 298 million cases were predicted sans Covid but the pandemic resulted in 374 million anxiety cases globally. In addition to an increase in mental health disorders, the study also revealed that women around the globe have faced problem in a disproportionate manner. This can be a result of existing inequal opportunities in the health and social sectors. "The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated many existing inequalities, and social determinants of mental health disorders, and the underpinning mechanisms to improve mental health in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic globally," said Alize Ferrari, from the University of Queensland. "It is crucial that policymakers take underlying factors such as these into account as part of measures to strengthen mental health services."

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

Actor-socialite-turned-author Sidhartha Mallya, who is currently on a virtual promotional tour for his memoir 'If I'm Honest', has talked in great detail about his own struggles with mental health issues and how he has been dealing with the same since 2015-16.

 
In a recent interview with a leading daily, Mallya talked about his rumoured ex-girlfriend Deepika Padukone--who has suffered from depression in the past--and the commendable work she has done in spreading awareness about mental health.&nbsp;

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Mallya told a daily in his interview with them, stating, "I think it’s amazing the work that she and everybody else do in India. There are just not enough people who talk about mental health. The fact that people like her use their platforms to promote mental health is very inspiring, and I think that the more people we can get to talk about mental health--whether it's writing books, celebs or just grassroots level or teachers talking about it in school to children or families talking about it--better for everyone."&nbsp;

"For me, my journey with mental health started in 2015-16. As I have said in the book, I was really unaware of a lot of the things that I was going through before then. So mental health was not really something that we talked about; it wasn't really a conversation I was having with anyone," he said when asked about whether he had ever talked about his mental health struggles with the star.

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Deepika Padukone has started her own non-governmental organisation, Live Love Laugh Foundation, to encourage discussions around mental health and also help those in need.

During a recent Kaun Banega Crorepati episode, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-ranveer-singh-is-grateful-for-having-deepika-padukone-as-a-partner-she-improves-my-work-418793">Deepika</a> talked about depression with host Amitabh Bachchan. "Sir, in 2014, I had depression. I subsequently set up a mental health organisation, through which we try to de-stigmatise mental illness and create awareness about mental health… I didn't feel like going to work, I didn't feel like meeting anybody. I didn't go out. I didn't feel like doing anything. Many times, and I don't know if I should say this, but I didn't feel like living anymore."

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As for his former <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/attaching-rs140-billion-assets-over-rs62-billion-debt-incredible-mallya-on-being-declared-bankrupt-400922">business tycoon father Vijay Mallya</a>, he says that it is painful to see a loved one suffering. "I think that when you read anything on anyone you care about--a parent, friend, or sibling--and not even read about it, as humans we don't like to see people we care about, suffering. Regardless of what the suffering is, it’s inconsequential. Whether he is being accused or not accused is inconsequential. The fact that you know someone is suffering, does hurt. Again, I write in the book that, 'Everyone is entitled to an opinion'. I think opinions are great in life. I think discourse and discussion are very important, but you should have facts to make opinions. A lot of the time someone's opinion is not an opinion, it’s just a vindictive attack. And then they are not even open to having a discussion. You must have an opinion and be open to having your mind changed or to look at things from a different perspective which you are unaware of." 
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Actor-socialite-turned-author Sidhartha Mallya, who is currently on a virtual promotional tour for his memoir 'If I'm Honest', has talked in great detail about his own struggles with mental health issues and how he has been dealing with the same since 2015-16.

Actor-socialite-turned-author Sidhartha Mallya, who is currently on a virtual promotional tour for his memoir 'If I'm Honest', has talked in great detail about his own struggles with mental health issues and how he has been dealing with the same since 2015-16. In a recent interview with a leading daily, Mallya talked about his rumoured ex-girlfriend Deepika Padukone--who has suffered from depression in the past--and the commendable work she has done in spreading awareness about mental health. Also read: After Hrithik Roshan posts on Aryan Khan, Kangana Ranaut says 'All mafia pappu coming to his defence' Mallya told a daily in his interview with them, stating, "I think it’s amazing the work that she and everybody else do in India. There are just not enough people who talk about mental health. The fact that people like her use their platforms to promote mental health is very inspiring, and I think that the more people we can get to talk about mental health--whether it's writing books, celebs or just grassroots level or teachers talking about it in school to children or families talking about it--better for everyone." "For me, my journey with mental health started in 2015-16. As I have said in the book, I was really unaware of a lot of the things that I was going through before then. So mental health was not really something that we talked about; it wasn't really a conversation I was having with anyone," he said when asked about whether he had ever talked about his mental health struggles with the star. Also read: Keira Knightley, Pirates of the Caribbean star, joins film on notorious Boston strangler Deepika Padukone has started her own non-governmental organisation, Live Love Laugh Foundation, to encourage discussions around mental health and also help those in need. During a recent Kaun Banega Crorepati episode, Deepika talked about depression with host Amitabh Bachchan. "Sir, in 2014, I had depression. I subsequently set up a mental health organisation, through which we try to de-stigmatise mental illness and create awareness about mental health… I didn't feel like going to work, I didn't feel like meeting anybody. I didn't go out. I didn't feel like doing anything. Many times, and I don't know if I should say this, but I didn't feel like living anymore." Also read: Paris Fashion Week: Indian fashion blogger Masoom Minawala brings desi vibe on Paris streets As for his former business tycoon father Vijay Mallya, he says that it is painful to see a loved one suffering. "I think that when you read anything on anyone you care about--a parent, friend, or sibling--and not even read about it, as humans we don't like to see people we care about, suffering. Regardless of what the suffering is, it’s inconsequential. Whether he is being accused or not accused is inconsequential. The fact that you know someone is suffering, does hurt. Again, I write in the book that, 'Everyone is entitled to an opinion'. I think opinions are great in life. I think discourse and discussion are very important, but you should have facts to make opinions. A lot of the time someone's opinion is not an opinion, it’s just a vindictive attack. And then they are not even open to having a discussion. You must have an opinion and be open to having your mind changed or to look at things from a different perspective which you are unaware of."

Sidhartha Mallya on Deepika Padukone, father Vijay Mallya: Hurts to see a loved one suffering

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