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Pay attention to mental health of new mothers, say doctors
18+ hour, 37+ min ago (392+ words) The Hindu While caring for the newborn and physical recovery of the new mother is important, it is equally critical to focus on the mental and emotional well-being of every woman post-delivery, doctors at a webinar said. Advertisement Advertisement While…...
Teams led by CSIR women scientists report advances in research on depression mechanisms in females
4+ week, 1+ day ago (191+ words) A group of scientists at Hyderabad's CSIR-IICT are leading transformative research in decoding female-specific depression mechanisms. Their work not only addresses critical scientific gaps but also advances inclusive healthcare solutions, highlighting the growing impact of women in India's research ecosystem…...
T. N. government releases draft State Mental Healthcare Regulations, 2026
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (115+ words) Updated - March 28, 2026 01: 21 am IST - CHENNAI The Tamil Nadu government recently released the draft State Mental Healthcare Regulations, 2026, which provides for minimum quality standards of mental health services and minimum qualifications for personnel engaged in mental health establishments (MHEs). "There shall…...
Study finds new biomarker for cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia, could serve as drug target
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (386+ words) Updated - March 24, 2026 07: 51 pm IST A study has found a new biomarker of schizophrenia, which could also serve as a drug target for treating cognitive symptoms such as disorganised thinking or executive function. Schizophrenia is a mental health disorder marked by…...
Brief intense exercise more effective in treating panic disorder than standard care, study suggests
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (457+ words) A study suggests that brief, intense intermittent exercise might be more effective in treating panic disorder, compared to standard care which involves psychotherapy sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that helps an individual develop strategies to…...
Anxiety is faced by 58 genetic variants, not single gene, says study
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (462+ words) Updated - February 16, 2026 09: 27 pm IST - New Delhi Researchers have found 58 genetic variants linked to an increased risk of anxiety, suggesting that the disorder is not driven by a "single anxiety gene". The researchers, led by those from Texas A&M University…...
Shared genetic risk may explain overlap among mental health conditions, study finds
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (675+ words) A large international genetic study adds to growing evidence that many mental health conditions share common genetic risks rather than having distinct biological origins. Analysing genetic data from more than one million individuals across 14 psychiatric and neurodevelopmental conditions, the researchers…...
Frailty, depression in older adults may together account for 17 % of dementia risk: Study
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (349+ words) Updated - January 01, 2026 03: 17 pm IST Older adults who are frail and have depression could be at a higher risk of dementia, with the factors combined contributing to 17 per cent of the overall risk, according to a study. The findings, published in…...
Study links insomnia, anxiety to weaker immune system
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (354+ words) Insomnia or anxiety could be linked to fewer number of immune cells, potentially resulting in a less effective immune system, a study in young women has found. Anxiety and insomnia are known to weaken the immune system and make one…...
Universal depression screening at primary care level could yield major health, economic gains: Lancet study
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (501+ words) Published - December 27, 2025 09: 17 pm IST - Bengaluru Universal screening for depression at the primary healthcare level could result in significant public health benefits and economic savings for India, according to a new modelling study published in The Lancet Regional Health " Southeast Asia....