Mental Health Disorders Increases Risk of Heart Disease
People who suffer from mental health disorders are twice as likely to suffer from heart disease or stroke, demonstrates a new study.
People who suffer from mental health disorders are twice as likely to suffer from heart disease or stroke, demonstrates a new study.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates, mental health disorders account for 10 percent of global burden of disease. But only 0.84 percent of the health budget goes to mental healthcare. One in every four people will be affected by mental illness at least once in their lifetime.
The workshop organized by National Heath Mission (NHM) and State Health Department focused on the need for government and society to create a positive atmosphere for patients suffering from mental health disorders.
Children Born to Older Fathers Have Increased Risk of Mental Health Disorders
Children born to older fathers were at a greater risk of developing mental health disorders.
Children born to older fathers were at a greater risk of developing mental health disorders.
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Domestic Violence Linked With Women's Perinatal Mental Health Disorders
A study by UK researchers shows women who have mental health disorders around the time of birth are more likely to have previously experienced domestic violence.
A study by UK researchers shows women who have mental health disorders around the time of birth are more likely to have previously experienced domestic violence.
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Interventions by Health Workers may Improve Perinatal Mental Health Disorders
In middle-income countries like China, interventions that have a psychological or social component delivered by health workers who are not mental health specialists could help women during the perinatal period.
In middle-income countries like China, interventions that have a psychological or social component delivered by health workers who are not mental health specialists could help women during the perinatal period.
