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‘Not chattels’: Telangana High Court slams ‘unprecedented’ order banning wife from approaching husband amid divorce plea
May 05, 2026 5:48 pm
The application was premised on the grounds that the wife had issues with anger management and displayed psychopathic behaviour and hysteria, the Telangana High Court observed.
'Bounden duty of parents': Why Madras High Court refused to pardon couple who poisoned their disabled 9-year-old
February 16, 2026 1:18 pm
Disabled child murder case: The family suffered significant distress and financial strain due to the child’s condition, leading the mother to resign from her position as professor at a college, the Madras High Court was told.
Could one gene be responsible for mental illness? New study says yes
December 10, 2025 9:02 am
A new study challenges long-held beliefs about the genetic roots of mental illness, suggesting that a mutation in the GRIN2A gene may be capable of causing psychiatric disorders on its own.
Need a mental health day but worried about admitting it? You're not alone
June 17, 2023 10:17 am
We've come a long way in terms of recognizing and discussing mental health issues, but unfortunately, stigma and prejudice still exist so much that many of us don't want to tell our bosses or colleagues when we're having a hard time.
Amy Schumer opens up about her struggle with trichotillomania; all you need to know about the hair-pulling disorder
March 30, 2022 6:48 pm
She fears that her son, Gene, might pick up this condition from her. She said, "Every time he touches his head I’m having a heart attack."
Pak SC bars execution of inmates with mental disorder
February 10, 2021 5:16 pm
The court observed that carrying out the death sentence does not "meet the ends of justice" if a convict was unable to comprehend the rationale behind the punishment due to a mental illness.
One in seven Indians suffered from mental disorders in 2017, finds study
December 23, 2019 12:22 pm
The prevalence of depression is highest in older adults, which has significant implications for the aging population of India. Depression is associated with suicide deaths in India.
Obsessed with clicking selfies and posting them? Read about 'Selfitis'
November 06, 2019 3:00 pm
Though it may seem funny at first, the obsessive trend raises some serious concern.
Air pollution linked with risk of mental disorders: Study
August 22, 2019 11:11 am
The counties with the worst air quality had a 27 per cent increase in bipolar disorder and six per cent increase in major depression when compared to those with the best air quality.
Living alone may increase risk of mental disorders, says study
May 02, 2019 2:18 pm
Researchers from the University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines in France noted that the number of people living alone has increased in recent years due to population ageing, decreasing marriage rates and lowering fertility.
MENTAL DISORDER PHOTOS
Anxiety and anxiety disorder: What is the difference?
April 14, 2025 5:24 pm
Anxiety disorders are real, diagnosable and treatable.
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