Smoking marijuana daily increases psychosis risk five-fold: study

The research adds to previous studies that have found links between cannabis and psychosis, but does not definitely pin point cannabis as the cause

The status of mental health care in India: Interview with Vikram Patel

Vikram Patel is a psychiatrist, professor of international mental health and senior clinical research fellow at the London School of Hygiene and …

A psychedelic high

Driven by surge in global trials and low success rate of current medications in treating mental health problems, researchers call for home-grown …

Simply Put: Out of pocket expenditure

Uncovering the genetic basis of mental illness requires data and tools that aren’t just based on white people

Genomic sequencing can provide personalised treatment to the mentally ill only if genetic variations of all ancestries are represented in …

Bipolar disorder isn’t the same for everyone. So people should have more say in how they’re treated

There is a need for research focused on “real-world” samples to determine the best treatments that consider each person’s …

Researchers study behavioural aspect of farmer suicides

One of the major causes behind suicidal intent is depression, experts find while studying cases in Punjab, Telangana and Maharashtra

This drink can treat severe depression

Ayahuasca, a psychedelic brew made from two plants, has been used in Amazonia for centuries

How a community-based approach to mental health is making strides in Zimbabwe

Lay workers are being trained to help Zimbabwe manage mental issues in communities. So far it's proving successful.

Mental illness in fathers may increase the risk of preterm birth — new research

Stress-related disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, were associated with the highest risk of preterm birth

Illnesses were behind half the suicides in Punjab in 2021

Healthcare costs too high, farmers at risk due to pesticide use says expert

Scientists provide new insight into bipolar disorder

Researchers find that patients carry some residual impairment in terms of processing of information even in their normal phases

Death rate has declined globally since 2006

The leading causes of global deaths declined by 30% in just a decade, says a latest study, which is the world’s largest scientific …

Long COVID, mental disorders among diseases to watch in 2023: IHME

Independent global research organisation brought out a list of 11 health issues that should be monitored closely in 2023