India may not be equipped to deal with the avalanche of mental health crises that are looming amid the Covid19-lockdown.

While antidepressants are effective for managing mental health symptoms, they were never supposed to be a long term solution.

Traffic congestion has been linked to depression, anxiety, low job satisfaction, and even domestic violence.

Suicide ranks first as the cause of death for women between the ages of 15-39, which is also the time when they usually enter abusive and/or conservative marriages.

Called bibliotherapy, prescribing books that mirror a client's experiences can help them cope and feel catharsis.

Stigma and productivity concerns keep conversations between employers and employees about individual mental health out of reach.

Studies show facing the nothingness of death makes people value the fullness of life.

These abnormalities occur in the brain region controlling emotions, which explains why those with mood and anxiety disorders cannot control what they feel.

Twitter users who posted about loneliness were also more likely to be associated with anger, depression, anxiety, and substance use.

Research around mindfulness mainly focuses on its positives, even though it can worsen symptoms of trauma.

It helps them avoid the letdown they might face should something bad happen, says a new study.

What if mental ill-health was our natural response to anxieties about the meaninglessness of life and the inevitability of death?

While hysterectomies are safe surgeries in general, researchers believe women aged 18-35 should use them as a last resort.

Chances of a miscarriage or premature delivery could be higher if depression during pregnancy is left untreated.

As genetic science has progressed, it's become clear that nearly all our genes play a role in any given condition.

Those afternoon treats aren't giving people the high they seek.

You don't have to be a biological parent to experience the baby blues.

Unlike other antidepressants, it takes mere hours to kick in.