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Stress during pregnancy may impact the gender of your child. Here’s how

This stress in women is likely of long-standing nature; studies have shown that males are more vulnerable to adverse prenatal environments, suggesting that highly stressed women may be less likely to give birth to a male.(Unsplash)

Updated on Oct 18, 2019 12:12 pm IST

Why young boys should not be told to ‘man up’ | Analysis

Asking for help, demonstrating caring behaviour towards themselves and others are undermined by social attitudes that encourage the concept of the alpha male(Shutterstock)

Updated on Oct 17, 2019 06:22 am IST

US mental health body invites Indian-American physician Sampat Shivangi to serve on its advisory committee

Sampat Shivangi, former chairman and vice-chairman of Mississippi State Board of Mental Health.(sampat.s.shivangi/Facebook photo)

Published on Oct 10, 2019 12:43 pm IST

World Mental Health Day 2019: Significance, history and theme

The apathy people show towards mentally unsound people is unfortunate and devastating.(Unsplash)

Updated on Oct 10, 2019 07:05 am IST

Here’s what is responsible for your anxiety, panic attacks

Chronic stress due to stressful life events, such as divorce, unemployment, loss of a loved one and war, are a major risk factor for developing panic attacks and anxiety disorders.(Unsplash)

Updated on Sept 28, 2019 01:45 pm IST

Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2020: Gucci faces possible backlash for straitjackets at Milan show

Model Ayesha Tan Jones held up “Mental Health Is Not Fashion” on her hands on her way down the runway.(Ayesha Tan Jones/Instagram)

Updated on Sept 23, 2019 07:49 am IST

CBSE draws up policy for children with special needs

CBSE has decided to draw a comprehensive policy to tailor teaching processes in its over 20,000 affiliated schools to the needs of children with special needs. Image used for representational purpose.(Ajay Aggarwal / HT Photo)

Updated on Sept 06, 2019 01:11 am IST

Study reveals how stress can curb eating desire

People with anorexia nervosa avoid food, severely restrict food, or eat very small quantities of only certain foods.(Shutterstock)

Updated on Aug 18, 2019 01:57 pm IST

How are millennials coping with mental health-related concerns

(Getty Images)

Published on Jul 17, 2019 02:54 pm IST

1.2 million schools’ teachers to be trained about mental health issues

The move is aimed at preventing violence involving students on school campuses.(HT file photo)

Published on Jun 29, 2019 10:27 pm IST

‘Drug abuse and addiction are two different conditions’: Experts

Dr Shailendra Singh Chaudhary stressed on the importance of preventing youths from falling into the traps of addiction and abuse.(Representative Image)

Updated on Jun 26, 2019 12:04 pm IST

89% women face body image issues after reading social media comments: Survey

Women reportedly face body image issues after reading social media comments.(Unsplash)

Updated on Apr 12, 2019 11:56 am IST

What India must do to solve its mental health crisis

This remains one of India’s biggest challenges in addressing mental illness: a general lack of mental health literacy. Mental illnesses – anxiety, depression, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia among many others – are neglected in India(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Apr 07, 2019 05:47 pm IST

Instagram tightens rules on self-injury images

Instagram is clamping down on images related to self-injury(Unsplash)

Updated on Feb 08, 2019 12:58 pm IST

Mindfulness meditation could ease chronic pain

Mindfulness is a type of meditation focusing on moment to moment awareness of thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations and the immediate environment.(Unsplash)

Updated on Feb 04, 2019 03:50 pm IST

Deepika Padukone’s therapist Anna Chandy reveals depression symptoms you should never ignore

Deepika Padukone started The Live Love Laugh Foundation, an initiative to end the stigma against mental health and spread awareness, in 2015.

Updated on Jan 23, 2019 05:22 pm IST

Student jumps in front of train after mother scolds him

Chided by his mother for going late to school, a 10th standard student allegedly attempted suicide by jumping in front of a Metro train here Friday, police said.(Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jan 12, 2019 08:48 am IST

Detecting depression: Phone apps could monitor teen angst

Changes in typing speed, voice tone, word choice and how often kids stay home could signal trouble, according to preliminary studies.(Shutterstock)

Updated on Jan 04, 2019 12:28 pm IST

Meet the man who uses the art of storytelling to help those who are suicidal and depressed

Nikhil Chandwani helps those going through a tough time pen their thoughts in the form of a book.

Updated on Dec 30, 2018 10:13 am IST

It’s okay to feel depressed post-Diwali, here’s what causes it

Make it a point to stay in touch with people you met during festive season. It will prevent you from feeling lonely.(Unsplash)

Updated on Nov 12, 2018 09:44 am IST

Thane hospital lets families of mentally-ill patients check in too

An official at the hospital said for now, the hospital is only asking relatives of patients with severe mental illnesses to move in.(HT FILE)

Published on Nov 05, 2018 12:35 am IST

5 mood-boosting foods to include in your diet

Eating leafy greens, legumes, whole grains and nuts can help to boost your mood.(Shutterstock)

Updated on Oct 13, 2018 09:16 am IST

British PM Theresa May appoints suicide prevention minister

Theresa May named Jackie Doyle-Price to the newly created post as representatives of 50 countries gathered in London on Wednesday for a mental health summit.(Reuters/File Photo)

Updated on Oct 10, 2018 06:14 pm IST

On World Mental Health Day, a look back at the meanest things people say

‘How India Perceives Mental Health,’ a report published by The Live Love Laugh Foundation (TLLLF) in March 2018 to measure the public perception of mental health across eight Indian cities revealed that 87% of respondents associated mental illness with severe disorders(iStock)

Updated on Oct 10, 2018 09:04 am IST

Net loss: Time to beat the binge-watching habit

Children with counsellors at an Internet de-addiction centre in Delhi. In June this year, the World Health Organization (WHO) added gaming disorder to its International Classification of Diseases(HT File)

Updated on Oct 08, 2018 08:14 pm IST

‘Tackling mental illness begins by lending an ear’

Dr. Shekhar Saxena, Visiting Professor, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and David Spiegel, M.D., Willson Professor and Associate Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine during the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit at Taj Palace inNew Delhi, India, on Saturday, October 6, 2018.(HT Photo)

Updated on Oct 06, 2018 11:31 pm IST

World Smile Day: 5 reasons you should smile every single day

On World Smile Day, here are five reasons to smile all day, every day. (Photo by Caju Gomes on Unsplash)

Updated on Oct 05, 2018 03:00 pm IST

Hugging can improve your mood after a fight, reduce mental stress

Receiving hugs can buffer against changes in mood associated with interpersonal conflict, says a new study.(Shutterstock)

Updated on Oct 04, 2018 11:39 am IST

Depression is bad for your heart, can trigger cardiovascular disease

Like heart disease, depression is becoming increasingly common; therefore, it’s not unusual to have both the conditions together.(Shutterstock)

Updated on Sept 30, 2018 12:08 pm IST

Selfless acts of kindness makes you feel happier

Acts of altruism, with no hope of personal benefit, activate the reward areas of the brain. Some brain regions are more active during altruistic generosity.(Shutterstock)

Updated on Sept 29, 2018 11:09 am IST

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