Punjabi University is proud to have four of its scientists recognized among the nation’s 15 best scientists. The university recently presented a study examining the persistent screen time habits of young people and their mental health impacts. The university selected 668 young people from colleges and universities across Punjab. The study was conducted by Dr..
A four-week trial involving 42 adults found that those who added a daily glass of 100% fruit juice or a smoothie to a healthier diet recorded lower depression scores.
Reinforcing its commitment to tackling drug addiction through a comprehensive approach, the Punjab government launched India’s first fellowship against substance abuse, the Leadership in Mental Health Programme (LMHP) in February 2026. Thirteen fellows from the first cohort of the programme are now working across Punjab to strengthen mental healthcare services. LMHP fellows work across.
A psychiatrist from Ghaziabad died after allegedly falling from the fifth floor of her apartment. Police have launched an investigation, and the family said she had been facing emotional distress following her divorce.
According to the American Psychological Association’s 2023 Practitioner Pulse Survey, the ongoing mental health crisis is posing substantial obstacles for many psychologists as they deal with increased demand from patients coming with increasingly severe symptoms year after year. The survey, which was completed by 561 licenced practising psychologists between August 30 and September 29, 2023,.
~Dr Gaurav Garg “Just think positive.” It is perhaps the most common advice offered to anyone dealing with stress, anxiety, or self‑doubt. From motivational speakers to self‑help books and social media influencers, positive thinking is often portrayed as a universal remedy for life’s challenges. But is optimism, by itself, enough to help us navigate difficult.
Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness” Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s words capture a truth that modern psychiatry is only beginning to understand scientifically.
If you’re worried about job, money, the status of the world, or anything else, try a moment of mindfulness. Paying close attention to the present moment without judgment — the basic idea behind all mindfulness techniques — can help calm anxiety and improve focus, said Resh Gupta, a postdoctoral research associate with the Mindfulness Science.
In the village of Badal in Muktsar Sahib district of Punjab, a female student died in the hostel of the State Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences.
