mental health Archives

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Majority of parents believe more should be done to control social media usage

The impact of social media on the mental health of children is a major concern. Over 50% of parents believe that social media negatively impacts the moral and character development…

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US health regulator approves first ever postpartum depression pill

At least 1-in-10 women will experience PPD after giving birth, with an estimate of 50% of mothers not receiving medical diagnosis despite displaying symptoms. The US Food and Drug Administration…

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Listening to sad music can improve your mood, study finds

Experts argue that sad music has the potential to create a sense of connection in a similar manner to having a conversation. Listening to sad music can have a positive…

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Grief over ‘what once was’: how to deal with parental loss on Father’s Day

Experts offer advice to those grieving the loss of a parent during the international holiday. Social media can be a difficult place to navigate on Father’s and Mother’s Day when…

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Qatar to bring together global experts at International Mental Health Conference

The event aims to highlight innovations and advances in mental health and promote collaboration among healthcare professionals. The Qatar International Mental Health Conference, scheduled to take place in Doha from…

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How COVID-19 pandemic helped launch Qatar’s mental health helpline

The demographic profile of those who called during the last three years includes a majority of individuals between the ages of 24 and 35. Qatar’s National Mental Health Helpline has…

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Time it takes you to fall asleep linked to risk of dementia: study

The results underline the importance in taking the history of older adults’ sleep disturbance into account when determining their dementia risk profile. People who have difficulty falling asleep within 30…

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Heavy dependence on Google weakens memory, health expert warns

The expert’s comments fall under what has been widely described as “digital amnesia” or the “Google effect”. The excessive reliance on Google can weaken an individual’s memory, especially among women,…

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Offline: Why are social media users in Qatar quitting social media?

Many respondents chose to deactivate for health purposes. Experts in Qatar found four factors linked to the local population’s decision to stop social media usage, despite the Gulf state being…

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