Mental Health News
Depression-most common chronic disease
According to the recently conducted survey by the W.H.O, under the name as: “World Health survey”, in sixty countries all over the … [Read More...]
Regular exercise may prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Senior citizens may slow aging process and prevent Alzheimer's disease if they exercise regularly. Increased exercise may enhance our cognitive … [Read More...]
Sleep Disorders
Sleeplessness: Causes, effects and Management
Usually Human body needs 6-8 hours of sound sleep per day. It is good for routine life. Otherwise it is very difficult to work in the office … [Read More...]
Causes of Insomnia
Sleep is with us since our birth and fills us with new enthusiasm from time to time. No more better luck than sound sleep is there to any … [Read More...]
Tips on how to Get Good Night Sleep?
Every one knows that Sleep is good for Health and Beauty. Lack of Sleep is gradually becoming a major health problem. Sleep disturbances … [Read More...]
Mental Health Diseases
Psychosis: Causes and management
Psychological diseases are mainly two types –Neurosis and Psychosis. Now, the most frequently used word is psychosis. But many of us … [Read More...]
Schizophrenia patients are at heart attack risk
People with schizophrenia are at double risk of heart attack than normal people. According to Harvard Mental Health Centre November newsletter, … [Read More...]
Depression
Depression is more in older men
Older men aged over 65 are more depressed than normal men. Low levels of male sex hormone, Testosterone is responsible for depression in … [Read More...]
Suicide: preventable public health problem
Suicide is a preventable public health problem and occurs in all ages according to World health organisation and International association … [Read More...]
Depression is more harmful than Diabetes and angina
According to first global research study on the health impact of depression, it is more harmful than chronic diseases like Angina, Arthritis, … [Read More...]
Mental Health Articles
Stress and Health – diseases and prevention
The state of the Mind can be judged by the emotions of the individual. Increase in life style related diseases are mainly due to stress and strain in daily life. Signs and Symptoms of Stress and Anxiety: 1. Rapid heart beats 2. Faster breathing 3. Dryness of the throat and mouth 4. Increased Muscle tension 5. Perspiration 6. … [Read More...]
Caffeine effects on Health
Caffeine is present in Coffee, Cocoa and Tea. Mechanism of action: Caffeine gives stimulation to the brain and causes more secretion of adrenaline and nor adrenaline which in turn stimulates nervous system. Effects of Caffeine on Health: When taken in small quantities: 1. It stimulates heart muscles. 2. It increases blood circulation. 3. … [Read More...]
Withdrawal symptoms of Addicts
The drugs which are usually prone to addiction are: 1. Pethidine 2. Calmpose 3. Heroin 4. Morphine 5. Charas 6. Spirit 7. Alcohol etc. When the persons were in the habit of taking drugs, if they do not take them, the following signs and Symptoms appear. These are called Withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal symptoms of Addicts: 1. Loss of patience 2. … [Read More...]
Effect of Alcohol on brain and behavior
Alcoholism has become such a fashion with all kinds of people that those who are away from drinking habit are dubbed as uncultured and odd personalities, in the society. 1. On the brain: Alcohol has got two separate effects on human beings: 1. The pharmacological and psychological, which influences behavior 2. The biochemical and nutritional effects on the body. 1. … [Read More...]
Mental Health Research
Mental health disorders took toll on working days
Mental and physical illnesses are taking big toll on the working days of employees thereby causing monetary loss to companies. 50% of Americans on average is losing 32.1 working days a year due to 30 different illnesses. So, 3.6 billion days a year are lost due to these diseases of which mental illnesses account for 1.3 billion days. This was revealed in a survey by Harvard Medical School … [Read More...]
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