Psychology & Psychiatry

Cost of anxiety and depression in Singapore runs into the billions

Symptoms of anxiety and depression in the post-peak pandemic era could be costing Singapore 2.9% of its gross domestic product (GDP)—or nearly S$16 billion—suggests a study conducted by Duke-NUS Medical School and the ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

How do I do 'suicide watch' at home?

Some people still at imminent risk of suicide leave hospital to be cared for at home by their partner.

Psychology & Psychiatry

U.S. suicide rates began to rise again in 2021

In a disappointing finding, a new report shows that suicide rates in America are on the upswing again after a momentary, and minute, decline.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Children with asthma at risk for anxiety

Children diagnosed with asthma were at significantly increased risk of developing anxiety, a University of Queensland study has found.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Is 'climate anxiety' a clinical diagnosis? Should it be?

Last week the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, comprised of the world's most esteemed climate experts, delivered its sixth report and "final warning" about the climate crisis. It outlined several mental health challenges ...

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