Singapore launches five-year study on depression
The study will track around 3,200 Singapore residents, aged between 18 and 75, as they go about their lives to see how symptoms of depression and the severity evolve over time.
Storm Goni turns into low tropical pressure
Storm Goni, the 10th of its kind to enter the East Sea this year, turned into low tropical pressure on November 5 afternoon, reported the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Thailand reveals 10 unhealthy behaviour trends next year
The Thai Health Promotion Foundation will be keeping its eye on 10 worrying and unhealthy behaviours among Thais next year, particularly those related to social media.
Psychological issues among youths rising
Mental health issues are widespread and increasing in Vietnam, particularly among young people, experts said.
Sharp rise in seriously ill mental patients
There has been a sharp year-on-year increase in the number of people suffering from serious mental illnesses, according to a senior official of the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA).
Meeting raises public awareness of depression
Communication and education should be given top priority to raise public awareness of depression, said Deputy Health Minister Nguyen Thanh Long at a meeting in response to World Health Day.