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Monday, September 29, 2025
TopicAnxiety

Topic: Anxiety

Sunday is the unhappiest day of the week. But beating weekend anxiety has 3 simple steps

For many, by the time Sunday afternoon rolls around, a feeling of intense anxiety and dread sets in—often referred to as the 'Sunday scaries'.

Mental health effects of severe Covid could last up to 16 months, Lancet study finds

Study conducted by team of researchers from University of Iceland, Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet, University of Edinburgh, UK, and Copenhagen University Hospital of Denmark.

‘Headline stress disorder’ is real. And if you’re addicted to news, you’re losing sight of it

The mental toll of news consumption remains largely unknown to the general news consumer. But this is why most remain unaware of it.

Obesity and depression are related. The world is feeling the weight

As we have embraced Covid-appropriate behavior, adopting a healthy lifestyle should be our new normal too.

Men, boys made nearly 70% of calls to govt mental health helpline in 8 months, data shows

Govt's KIRAN helpline was started in September 2020. Until 31 May, report shows nearly 30,000 calls were received. Callers discussed issues related to anxiety, depression, job loss, etc.

5 countries, one answer — Survey shows every respondent was anxious about returning to office

What’s worrying is that 56% of respondents said that their organisation hadn’t asked for their opinions about return-to-work policies and procedures.

Second Covid wave is causing guilt, anxiety, distress, NIMHANS helpline sees 40% spike in calls

Set up last March, the 24x7 helpline run by National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru has been fielding calls from teens to migrant workers.

Why so many of us have phone call anxiety

A 2019 survey of UK office workers found 76% of millennials and 40% of boomers have anxious thoughts when their phone rings.

Going back to work? Here’s how to manage your dog or cat’s anxiety

Your dog or cat is not trying to teach you a lesson or get revenge by peeing or tearing pillows. Animals don’t act out of spite.

Covid caused ‘significant’ depressive symptoms among young adults in US, finds study

Study finds 80% of 1,008 respondents had elevated levels of loneliness, depression, anxiety and increased substance abuse among people aged between 18 and 35 years.

On Camera

Bodoland poll loss a wake-up call for Assam BJP. Zubeen’s death puts CM Sarma in a tight spot

Assam CM can’t celebrate that the Congress drew a blank in the Bodoland Territorial Council polls in 2010 as well as 2015, and bagged only one in 2020.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

India looks to procure more S-400/S-500 air defence systems from Russia

The 2018 contract with Russia for 5 S-400 systems had a follow-on clause for 5 more. S-400 was described as a 'game-changer' for shooting down 5 Pakistan fighter jets during Op Sindoor.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.