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Health 6 years ago

Physician, heal thyself: How depression affects cancer caregivers

A report last year by the American Psychiatric Association found that a doctor commits suicide every day in the US, the highest rate of any profession -- 28 to 40 per 100,000, which is more than twice the rate for the general population.

Health 6 years ago

More than one in four Indonesians experienced suicidal thoughts: Survey

Twenty-seven percent of Indonesians have experienced suicidal thoughts, but many refrain from seeking professional help, a new study reveals.

Health 6 years ago

Social media linked to poor mental health in Indonesia, research finds

The resentment of seeing happy images posted on social media platforms contributes to poor mental health, according to research conducted by Sujarwoto, Gindo Tampubolon and Adi Cilik Pierewan.

City 6 years ago

Woman jumps to death at North Jakarta shopping mall

A woman allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the fourth floor of a North Jakarta mall on Friday.

Politics 6 years ago

Health centers gear up for post-election stress, depression

Some health centers are anticipating an influx in legislative candidates seeking treatment for stress and depression after the election.

National 6 years ago

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Psychologists raise red flag over rising self-diagnosed depression

Psychologists have raised concerns over self-diagnoses of depression, urging people to seek help and a proper diagnosis from a professional.

Parents 6 years ago

Playing team sports could boost brain size and reduce depression in kids

New US research has found that boys who play team sports appear to have larger hippocampal volumes in the brain and fewer symptoms of depression.

City 7 years ago

Depok Hospital gears up for ‘post-election stress disorder’

City-owned Depok Hospital has prepared additional patient rooms for legislative candidates who might experience stress after failing to secure seats in the upcoming election.

Health 7 years ago

Teen cannabis use linked to higher risk of adolescent depression

Teenagers who use cannabis have a higher risk of developing depression and suicidal thoughts as young adults and should be made aware of those risks by parents and doctors.