Almost half of people testing positive for coronavirus have reported symptoms of depression, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Researchers from Bangladesh, the United States and Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) in the UK carried out a cross-sectional survey of more than 1,000 Bangladeshi adult coronavirus […]
Express News Service KOCHI: Hearing loss affects more than five per cent of the world’s population with around 360 million people currently living with disabling hearing loss worldwide. It makes intuitive sense that a connection exists between hearing loss and depression. When people struggle to hear, communication becomes challenging and loneliness, sorrow and social isolation can […]
Summary Background There is major concern about the impact of the global COVID-19 outbreak on mental health. Several studies suggest that mental health deteriorated in many countries before and during enforced isolation (ie, lockdown), but it remains unknown how mental health has changed week by week over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study […]
By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Dec. 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Young adults who spend hours a day on social media are at heightened risk of developing depression in the near future, new research suggests. In recent years, a number of studies have linked heavy social media use to an increased risk of depression. "But […]
As a psychologist, I hear almost daily how the combination of coronavirus, racial unrest, economic uncertainty and political crisis are leading many people to feel a lot worse than usual. “It is not at all surprising that we are seeing the significant increase in distress. It’s a normal reaction to an abnormal situation,” said Judith […]
Introduction Spontaneous abortion or miscarriage is one of the most common complications during pregnancy. It is estimated that miscarriage occurs in 20% of all clinically recognized pregnancies and up to half of all pregnancies.1 Recurrent miscarriage, which affects 2–5% of couples, is defined as the loss of ≥3 or more consecutive pregnancies before the 20th […]
Shortstop Andrelton Simmons played most of the 2020 regular season with the Angels before choosing to opt out during the final week. On Tuesday, Simmons explained in the Orange County Register how he came to that decision, revealing that he was experiencing a combination of depression and thoughts of suicide. Simmons shared his story to the publication through writing because, […]
People with anxiety and depression are more likely to report an increase in drinking during the COVID-19 pandemic than those without mental health issues, according to a new study by researchers at NYU School of Global Public Health published in the journal Preventive Medicine. While drinking grew the most among younger people, older adults with […]
The Healthy Minds report reveals the state of mental health on college campuses, including that more than 80% have suffered academically since the pandemic began. Matthew Ball/Unsplash Dr. Sarah Lipson “Make it til May.” Dr. Sarah Lipson, assistant professor at Boston University’s School of Public Health, noted the potential double meaning in those signs that […]
Ankita Lokhande, in an Instagram live, talked about going through depression but not opening up about it. She said that she did not have anyone to support her except her family and some fans. UPDATED ON MAR 01, 2021 09:35 PM IST Ankita Lokhande, in an Instagram live session on Monday, said that she struggled […]
