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Caring For The Caregivers

COVID-19 exposed and exacerbated the mental toll of being a healthcare worker especially in low-resource settings in Asia. As we move toward a new normal, governments, hospitals and mental health experts are beginning to support the neglected community of health care workers, but many challenges are yet to be addressed.

Good Trip

For those struggling with the long shadows of depression, conventional medicines can be a frustrating hit-or-miss. Psychedelics might offer a novel solution.

The Climate Anxiety Issue

Mental health and climate change are often discussed as crucial but separate issues. As extreme weather events become more frequent and impact communities, researchers in Asia are beginning to shed light on a phenomenon called climate anxiety.

Interview

Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Vidita Vaidya

Professor Vaidya and her team are advancing mental health research in India by studying the brain mechanisms contributing to mood disorders including depression.

Andreia Carillo smiling at the camera. She is wearing a white blouse and black bottoms, her hair tied into a neat bun and her right hand resting on her hip.

Interview

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Andreia Carrillo

Fascinated by our galaxy’s 13 billion-year history, Dr Andreia Carrillo is using stars as fossils to understand the Milky Way while helping foster a growing community of Filipino astrophysicists.

Awards

Six Scientists Win India’s Infosys Science Prize

The Infosys Science Foundation recognizes Indian researchers' noteworthy contributions to science and society.

Stress Might Be Making Your Jaw Pop

Stress linked TMJ disorders are rising but there seem to be little awareness about the condition in the medical community.

Decoding Signals From Space

Faced with datasets of galactic proportions, astronomers are turning to supercomputers to reconstruct the universe's dynamic past and better understand its expansive present and future.

In the Lab

Ultrasound Exposure: Making Waves In Depression Treatment

Ultrasound exposure could potentially reduce depression symptoms, reveals a study in rodents by Japanese researchers

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