Signs of depression, social isolation, anxiety and shyness were visible in smartphone ''addicts''

It is important to identify the symptoms of depression and follow it up with proper counselling, medication and activities to tackle depression in a person, at the earliest

The World Health Organization estimated that 86 million people in Southeast Asia have depression and praised the efforts of several Southeast Asian countries which have recognised mental health as a priority

PM Narendra Modi has been using the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program to destigmatise and deal with depression

A new survey reveals that the attitudes of young Indians towards mental health are changing with 73 per cent saying that it was normal to reach out for help

With more than 300 million people suffering from depression worldwide, stringent steps must be taken address the seriousness of depression, failing which the illness may soon become the next global epidemic

The usage of social media has become a serious topic of discussion among mental health experts, as the conflict between its usefulness and harmfulness with regard to depression remains a contentious topic of debate

An individual dealing with depression may take a long time to come out of it. At such low times it is essential to not indulge in activities that may further damage your mental and physical health

People with Type 2 diabetes who are "night owls" and prefer the evening for activity report having more symptoms of depression - regardless of the quality of their sleep - than those who sleep early and are early risers

In India, a staggering 56 million people have been diagnosed with depression, making it a country with one of the largest populations with people diagnosed with depression