70 per cent of Tharparkar residents believe mental illness is contagious: survey
The survey was conducted by the Sindh Mental Health Authority (SMHA). It revealed that the majority of people in Tharparkar face barriers to mental health care.
Here’s all you need to know about insomnia: causes, symptoms, treatments
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder which make it tough for people to fall asleep or get good-quality sleep. Insomnia is when sleep problems happen regularly and affect your daily life.
5 meditation exercises to help you cope with chronic stress
Chronic stress, characterised by prolonged and unrelenting pressure, poses significant health risks, impairing the immune system and exacerbating insomnia and other medical conditions. Recent studies indicate that Australians are experiencing elevated levels of chronic stress, with marked increases in anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorders. Contributing factors include rising unemployment
Swiping through online videos increases boredom: Study
Swiping through online videos to combat boredom might actually exacerbate it, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association. The study, which included seven experiments with over 1,200 participants from the United States and the University of Toronto, reveals that constantly switching between short video snippets can lead
Expert tips for managing everyday anxiety
WEB DESK: For over millions of people, anxiety is a daily reality. The physical symptoms, like pounding headaches and shortness of breath, can be terrifying, and constant worry can make even basic tasks feel insurmountable. While occasional anxiety due to work or financial stress is common, people with anxiety disorders
Suicide becomes fourth leading cause of death for young Pakistani men: WHO
WEB DESK: Mental health professionals in Pakistan are increasingly alarmed by the rising suicide rates, particularly among young men aged 15-29, now the fourth leading cause of death in this demographic. According to The News, the disturbing trend underscores a growing mental health crisis in the country. In 2019, the
Girl diagnosed with ‘love brain’ after making over 100 calls daily to boyfriend
A Chinese woman, known only as Xiaoyu, has been admitted to the hospital due to her obsessive behaviour towards her boyfriend. Doctors suspect she may be suffering from borderline personality disorder, according to The South China Morning Post. Xiaoyu’s fixation on her boyfriend started during her first year of university,
