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Book Review: 'CROCHET - The Gordian World of Tahir Khan' and children are NOT all right
Raman Agarwal's 'CROCHET - The Gordian World of Tahir Khan' lifts the veil from the societally entrenched unscientific and false belief that children are naturally insulated against mental illnesses just because of their young age through his protagonist Tahir


How to identify early signs and symptoms of Schizophrenia in people
The prevalence of the number of patients suffering from schizophrenia is higher in men compared to women


Excessive sugar intake may increase the risk of aggressive behaviour, bipolar disorder and ADHD, suggests study
Excessive intake of fructose, specifically high fructose corn syrup, can stimulate craving, risk-taking, impulsivity and aggression and increases the risk of ADHD and bipolar disorder

Kim Kardashian addresses husband Kanye West's mental health, asks people to treat him with 'compassion, empathy'
Kim Kardashian's post comes after Kanye West caused a stir this week with a series of explosive social media posts.

Selena Gomez opens up on bipolar disorder diagnosis during Miley Cyrus’ Bright Minded Instagram live stream
Selena Gomez made the revelation during an Instagram live chat session with fellow Disney star Miley Cyrus.


Van Gogh's birth anniversary on 30 March observed as World Bipolar Day 2020: All you need to know about mental disorder
Every year, 30 March, which is the birth anniversary of Vincent Van Gogh, is observed as World Bipolar Day to raise awareness, acceptance, and funding for the condition

Coronavirus Outbreak: Those with bipolar disorder don't have to suffer during this lockdown; here are a few effective ways of coping
Every year World Bipolar Day is celebrated on 30 March to create awareness about the ailment and provide a platform for global education regarding the disorder.


Pollution woes: Research has revealed a link between pollution and psychiatric disorders
Pollutants in the air, water and food may be affecting your mental health, argues a study published in the latest issue of PLOS Biology.

People from war zones more likely to suffer from mental illnesses like depression
There is a need for mental health support for people who live in long-term war zones as their numbers are significantly higher.

Understanding mental illness: When insurance and psychiatry meet, what language do they speak?
Insurance companies think mental illness can lead to physical illness or accident, and consequently reject what are termed bad lives or substandard lives. This is not surprising; viewed as a purely capitalist enterprise, insurance companies can be expected to only seek profit

BJP must take action against Subramanian Swamy for his distasteful 'bipolar' remark on Priyanka Gandhi
Subramanian Swamy accused Priyanka Gandhi of suffering from bipolar disorder and said she physically abused people

'Domestication' can be traced back to an animal's genes, a 60-year study reveals
The study found a specific gene — SorCS1 — that affects behaviour, and makes foxes more tame

How to Travel Light review: Shreevatsa Nevatia’s memoir is an informed take on bipolar disorder
Shreevatsa Nevatia's debut novel How to Travel Light is a memoir of being bipolar, of travelling a route suffused with mania, cannabis, caffeine, and nicotine.

How Karan Johar, Deepika Padukone made the conversation about depression cool
Or why Deepika Padukone, Karan Johar, Honey Singh, and any other individual who speaks up about mental illness and contributes to an open, informed conversation about it, deserves not just understanding, but also appreciation

Orlando shooter Omar Mateen was body builder, guard, wanted to be cop
Early on Sunday, 29-year-old Omar Mateen gunned down 50 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando, police said

Suicide attempts, family drama on Facebook: Sinéad O'Connor's public breakdown
A day after she was traced by police, Sinéad O'Connor posted an open letter to her ex-husband and eldest son on Facebook, accusing them of abandoning her

Claire Danes on her 'Homeland' character Carrie: She's great, but don't date her!
Claire Danes, who stars as Carrie Mathison in Homeland, says her character is great, but she wouldn't recommend that anyone date her

What is bipolar disorder? After Honey Singh shares diagnosis, focus on mental health issue
The admission by rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh that he suffered from bipolar disorder has focused some much-needed attention on the mental health issue

After battling bipolar disorder, alcoholism, Honey Singh says, 'Want to share the stage with Salman Khan'
After telling fans that he suffered from bipolar disorder and alcoholism, rapper Honey Singh said that he hopes to perform with superstar Salman Khan

Schizophrenic Brazilian executed in Indonesia was unaware of reality till end, says witness
A Brazilian man executed in Indonesia for drug trafficking who was diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder did not understand what was happening to him until his final moments