Teenage depression

Teenage depression is common: Know how to deal with it

Teenage depression is a very common problem. But you can easily deal with it before it becomes chronic. Read on to know how.
Higher use of social media associated with depression in girls: Study

A recent study published in the journal EClinicalMedicine has revealed that teenage girls who spend more time on social media have a higher risk of depression than boys.
Father's post-natal depression linked to emotional stress in teen girls, finds study

Post-natal depression in fathers, in addition to mothers, bring emotional problems for their teenage daughters, finds a new study.
Online intervention can prevent teen depression

The clinical trial consisted of coaching, motivational interviews, along with a control intervention. The online intervention delivered through online learning modules and consisted of general health education.
Himachal Pradesh runs special health centres for adolescents

To take proper care of adolescents need special health centres' Kishor Mitra Health Centers' are being set up under the National Adolescent Health Programme. Adolescence is a very important stage of life when youth decide the direction and motives of their life.
Signs of depression in children and how you can help!

Traumatic early childhood experiences, frequent migration, educational failures, family history of mental illness and stress at school can be some of the reasons for your child's depression.
Teenagers with similar mental health issues are more likely to remain friends

According to a new study, mental health issues do not necessarily ruin chances of making and maintaining worthwhile friendships.
Teenagers smoking weed can end up depressed says study

Teenagers who begin smoking pot early are at an increased risk of depression and heightened feelings of negative emotionality
National Pollution Control Day 2017: 5 ways in which air pollution affects your mental health

Did you know air pollution can cause depression and other mental disorders?
Father's depression may affect mental health in teens

If you're a father who hasn't sought treatment for depression, it could have an impact on your adolescent child.
Risk of depression in teens increases with time spent in front of screens

Teens, beware! Symptoms of depression and suicide in teens, especially girls, increases big time!
Want to keep your child safe from Blue Whale Challenge? Try these yoga and meditation techniques

Simply banning the game and arresting the makers of this evil game is not the solution. You need to protect your children from Blue Whale. Find out how.
Why teenagers fall for Blue Whale Challenge and other violent online games

Parents, beware you might be responsible for your kid's mobile addiction.
Teen depression increases the risk of violence

There is a need for early detection and intervention of adolescent depression.
5 ways to help your teenager cope with break-up

Feeling overwhelmed seeing your child going through a break-up? Here is what you can do to help her.
8 signs of teenage depression you should know about

Bookmark this page and keep. With rising number of teenagers suffering from depression, this might help as the perfect guide.
World Heath Day - 10 ways to help yourself through depression

Depression is a serious condition which should not be ignored and dealt with urgently!
Can Instagram help adolescents fight depression?

Using the photo-sharing app Instagram can actually strengthen the closeness of their friendships.
Teenage trauma may up depression risk during menopause

The hormonal changes that occur during menopause may unmask previously undetected risk for depression in women.
Is your child feeling the pressure of studies? Here’s how you can identify and deal with it

Dr Nadkarni tells you how you can reduce the academic pressure on your child