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India's leap in 'psychosurgery': What is deep brain stimulation (DBS), recently used to treat schizophrenia & depression?

July 11, 2023 1:53 pm

Two patients with psychiatric disorders – depression and schizophrenia – were treated by invasive surgery in Mumbai and Gurugram.

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Mental health: When is the right time to seek help?

July 23, 2022 4:34 pm

"Considerations, such as misinformation, time constraints, or tight finances can often colour one's decision to consult a psychologist, psychiatrist, therapist, or another expert," said Debasmita Sinha, a psychologist

Spit-test to predict risk of clinical depression among teen boys

February 18, 2014 3:15 pm

The study was published in Proceedings of the National Academies of Science.

Video games can make you brainier: Study

October 31, 2013 4:04 pm

The study has found that video gaming may also prove relevant in therapeutic interventions.

'Stress protein' speeds progression of Alzheimer's

September 05, 2013 4:13 pm

Researchers reported that levels of the stress-related protein FKBP51 increase with age.

Junk gene switches in DNA behind range of diseases: Study

September 06, 2012 1:13 am

Among the many mysteries of human biology is why complex diseases like diabetes,high blood pressure and psychiatric disorders are so difficult to predict and,often,to treat

Increased use of networking sites leading to psychiatric disorders

April 16, 2012 1:48 am

Increased use of social networking sites in the families is leading to psychiatric disorders in the couples,marital disputes and even breakdown of marriages,according to leading psychiatrists of north India.