Anxiety

60 per cent of US teen girls are 'persistently sad': What's ailing them?

A recent Centres for Disease Control and Prevention report showed almost 60 per cent of US girls reported persistent sadness and hopelessness. Is social media the root of their woes? Are their male peers somehow immune, or part of the problem?

Séance gone wrong: 28 girls hospitalised with anxiety after playing with Ouija board in Colombia school

The young girls were hospitalised with signs of fainting and anxiety. Many parents have expressed their concerns about the usage of Ouija boards in class

6.8 million deaths, 135 million job losses and more: Key figures that define the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a series of unprecedented events, ranging from a record number of deaths, to a 3.1 per cent drop in global GDP, to masks becoming the pandemic's most symbolic accessory

WOOP your way to wishes, or just apply RULER to control emotions

A survey stated that face-to-face consultations for mental health witnessed a 44 per cent rise, and shockingly, 57 per cent were in the 25-34 year age bracket with males comprising 61 per cent

Eating during night increases depression, anxiety: Study

Individuals who ate both during the day and night saw anxiety and depression-like mood levels rise by 16 per cent and 26 per cent, but those who ate only during the day saw no increase

World Mental Health Day: How anxiety affects children and why it should not be overlooked

Experts note that parents should start a conversation with their children, as it helps them to let go and also regulate their doubts. Also, if a child is struggling, it’s worth talking to a professional

Five tips to ensure better mental health of employees at workplace

Demonstrate work-life balance and encourage your employees to take care of their own mental health

Anxiety grows for Ukraine's grain farmers as harvest begins

Before Russia's invasion, Ukraine could export 6 to 7 million tons of grain per month, but in June it shipped only 2.2 million tons, according to the Ukrainian Grain Association

COVID-19 linked with increased risk of mental health disorders up to one year after infections, says US study

More than 403 million people globally and 77 million in the US have been infected with the virus since the pandemic started

Omicron amps up concerns about long COVID and its causes

While there's no firm list of symptoms that define long COVID, the most common include fatigue, problems with memory and thinking, loss of taste and smell, shortness of breath, insomnia, anxiety and depression