MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH CENTRE

India's expenditure on health, including clean water and sanitation, is on track to reach the target of 2.5% of GDP by 2024-25. States have surpassed the Centre's allocation to achieve a combined effort of 2.13% of GDP. Despite concerns over declini...

Experts point out that heat waves can cause enhanced mental health challenges such as anxiety, stress and other issues. There are also various physiological changes during this time period. The US is facing a massive heat wave, especially in the eas...

Late sleeping habit has been linked with increasing mental health issues, according to one research. This is linked to various other physiological issues too.

A mental health institute in Chandigarh received a bomb threat via email, prompting the evacuation of patients and staff while authorities conducted a search operation. The threat was part of a series of emails sent to hospitals in Delhi and south I...

A new mobile app has shown promise in predicting depression in pregnant women, according to recent research. By analyzing survey responses during the first trimester, the app can identify risk factors such as sleep quality and food insecurity, which...

Corporate India is offering new-age benefits, realizing that attracting and retaining talent requires more than just high salaries. Cos offer new-age perks like cash for self-development, health insurance for siblings and pet care to woo talent

Ahmed Othman, a teenager from Massachusetts, avoids TikTok and credits his parents, computer scientists, for teaching him about social media's impact on mental health. He is among the minority of teens not on TikTok, as per Pew Research Center data.

Zoraya ter Beek, a Dutch citizen passed away by assisted suicide. While she was physically healthy, various mental health issues had affected her to what seemed like a point of ‘no return’.

Governments in Australia are considering social media bans for children under 14 or 16, supported by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. They plan to trial age verification technology with a $6.5 million commitment. However, bans may hinder open discus...

India is facing a severe heatwave, with temperatures in several cities exceeding 45 degrees Celsius. The city of New Delhi has seen temperatures rise into the high 40s Celsius, with power usage in the city reaching a record high. Experts warn that c...

Hospital admissions for mental health spike during heat waves, exacerbated by extreme heat. Mental health issues can worsen in hot weather, affecting vulnerable populations like those with schizophrenia.

Wipro partners with Centre for Brain Research to utilize AI, ML, and big data analytics for health behavior innovations.

​The mainstays of cancer treatment remain surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and hormone therapy. But there are other treatments and strategies - "adjunct" or supportive cancer care - that can have a powerful i...

To address the ticking bomb called hypertension, commonly referred to as high blood pressure, The Economic Times, in collaboration with USV, brings a special World Hypertension Day episode titled ‘The Brain, The Heart, and The Kidney: The Trifecta o...

On the occasion of the Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW), Dr. Asma Ibrahim Al Mannaei, Executive Director of the Research and Innovation Centre, discusses the UAE's prioritisation of healthcare in driving investments and partnerships focusing...

According to a report by fitness technology company GOQii last month, almost 45% of India's population hovers dangerously close to being classified as unhealthy, adversely affecting not only individual mental and physical well-being but also diminis...

H.E. Dr. Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi discusses ADGHW as a platform for global healthcare collaboration, focusing on innovations and partnerships with Indian healthcare providers. The event aims to develop precision health initiatives, strengthen life sc...

India's general election nears midway with falling voter turnout, prompting concerns about disengagement. Lower participation, though not favoring either side, questions ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s support. Factors include lack of excitement, co...

NSW Assistant Police Commissioner Anthony Cooke told reporters at a media conference on Sunday that Cauchi suffered from yet unspecified mental health issues and police investigators weren't treating the attack as terrorism-related.