Depression

Pregnancy is a roller-coaster ride for all expecting mothers. It is a journey full of highs and lows. On one hand, there is excitement and joy for the arrival of a new one, while on the other there are constant mood swings, irritability and anxiety. Pregnant mothers not only have to deal with drastic body changes by nourishing a human being inside their womb, but the hormonal changes can make the situation worse for them. All these changes can at times take a different turn in the nine-month-long journey. From excitement and joy, pregnancy can make the new mom feel stressed and depressed. There can be a sudden outburst of emotions without any particular reason, which in medical term is referred to as the postpartum depression. Studies suggest that most new mothers experience postpartum depression during their pregnancy and half of them do not even realise it. Postpartum and baby blues Most people think that postpartum depression and baby blues are the same things. In reality, they … [Read more...] about How long does the postpartum depression last

The tragic death of Sushant Singh Rajput has raised a lot of debates and discussions on the growing mental health concerns amongst actors. Another factor that has contributed significantly to the way mental health is perceived by the general public is the knowledge that their favourite celebrities have gone through the same. Shedding some light on the importance of mental health, Divya Dutta, in an exclusive interview with ETimes, opens up about how she dealt with depression after her mother’s sad demise and more. People are now also coming out and openly discussing mental health issues. What is your take on that?I have been through depression. I was depressed when I lost my mother. You need some strong support system around during those times to understand your silences. It gets better when you talk it out to people close to you. And there are alternatives like yoga and meditation you can opt for instead of opting for all those medications. You need to work on things and … [Read more...] about Exclusive! Divya Dutta opens up on importance of mental health: I have been through depression

Doctors tested patients as early as one week after starting treatment, to see if the brainwaves indicated that the antidepressant treatment was likely to work. Those patients who were unlikely to have successful treatment were immediately switched to a different treatment. After 5 weeks it was found that 87.5% of these patients had an improved response, as opposed to just 20% in the control group. … [Read more...] about Measuring brainwaves during sleep can predict therapy outcome for depression patients: Study

She went on to explain why she called the arrest of Rhea as “karma” and said, “Would anyone, who claims to have loved someone so deeply, allow the other person to consume drugs claiming to know his mental state and condition? Would you do that? I don’t think anyone would. So how can it not be seen as an act of carelessness and irresponsibility? As per her, she informed his family about his ongoing treatment but did she ever inform them about his drug consumption? I am sure she didn’t because maybe she, herself, enjoyed consuming it. And this is why I feel it’s Karma/Fate.” … [Read more...] about Ankita Lokhande on Rhea Chakraborty’s arrest: ‘Should she have allowed a depressed man to consume drugs?’

Ankita Lokhande took to her social media handle on Wednesday to address all the hate coming towards her after her post on 'karma'. This was right after Rhea Chakraborty's arrest by the Narcotics Control Bureau. In her post, Ankita shared she has never held anyone accountable and sought justice only for the truth to come out. She wrote, "I again clarify, for the reason time and again being asked by the media to me on whether I feel it's a murder or suicide? I have never said it's a murder or anyone in particular is responsible. I have always encouraged justice for my late friend SSR and stood by the bereaved family and truth should be brought out by the investigating agencies. Being a Maharashtrian and an Indian citizen, I have total faith in the Maharashtra State Govt/Police & Central Government instrumentalities. Though some lingos like "Sautan" and "widow" were used for me, which is in public knowledge. I never responded to it. I only came forward to narrate about SSR and his … [Read more...] about Ankita Lokhande clarifies her post on ‘karma’ after Rhea Chakraborty’s arrest; asks, ‘Should she have allowed a depressed man to consume drugs?’