depression

Chennai schools and colleges have been given a holiday due to heavy rain, as the weather department warns that a depression over the Bay of Bengal will intensify into Cyclone Murasu, named by India. A red alert has been issued for the Nilgiris today and for three more districts tomorrow. People in Chennai are also sharing accounts of how the downpour affected the city.

The depression over the Bay of Bengal is strengthening into Cyclone Arnab, prompting alerts along the Andhra Pradesh and Odisha coasts. Authorities have issued orange alerts for ten districts, and rain warnings for Kerala have been revised. Officials are urging coastal residents to stay vigilant as the system gains strength over the sea.

Psychiatrist Alok Kanojia, known online as Dr. K, is drawing a large audience with a new discussion on depression and so-called laziness, reacting to street-interview style conversations about mental health. The topic is resonating with tens of thousands of viewers, reflecting an ongoing debate about whether people struggling with motivation are judged as lazy rather than recognized as having a treatable condition.

Japanese weather agencies are tracking a tropical depression near Minamitorishima that is expected to develop into a typhoon, possibly the 26th of the year, within days. Forecasts suggest it could strengthen and approach the Ogasawara Islands around November 5, with a potential close pass to Okinawa next week. Meteorologists are also monitoring another possible system behind Typhoon No. 27, urging the public to follow updated Japan Meteorological Agency warnings.

Prince Harry is speaking publicly about his mental health, revealing he experienced depression and an 'adrenaline crash' after stepping back from royal duties. The interview, covered widely by outlets including The Independent, is drawing attention across the UK, US and Canada, with many reacting to his candid account of the emotional toll of leaving royal life behind.

Psychiatrist and therapist Alok Kanojia, known online as HealthyGamerGG, is responding to street-interview style clips about mental health, addressing a common question: whether depression is actually just laziness. The discussion highlights how depression symptoms, like low motivation and difficulty starting tasks, are often misjudged as character flaws, and why that misunderstanding keeps many people from seeking help.

A psychiatrist is responding to street-interview style clips about mental health, addressing a question many people quietly wrestle with: whether depression is just laziness. The discussion focuses on distinguishing the loss of motivation and energy that comes with depression from a simple lack of willpower, and on why that confusion often stops people from seeking help.

An artist is sharing a series of abstract paintings, sketches and comics dealing with depression, tagged under the MastoArt and kleinekunstklasse (small art class) communities. The pieces are drawing steady, if modest, engagement from fellow art enthusiasts. Responses suggest viewers connect with the honest use of drawing to express feelings of being depressed.

Republican Representative Tom Kean of New Jersey has publicly announced that he was diagnosed with depression after being absent from Congress for several months. His disclosure explains the extended disappearance from congressional duties and has drawn attention to mental health struggles among elected officials, with observers weighing how it may affect his role and future in office.

The Conversation has published an explainer on how the body's circadian rhythm influences mental health. The piece outlines the science connecting disrupted sleep-wake cycles to conditions such as depression and anxiety, and offers practical advice for keeping the internal clock in sync, including consistent sleep schedules, daylight exposure and careful timing of light, meals and caffeine.

With the onset of Alaska's long polar winter, service members stationed in the state face months of limited sunlight and extreme cold. Local coverage highlights how the seasonal darkness affects troops' mental health, including risks of seasonal depression, isolation and disrupted routines. Families and military communities are being urged to watch for symptoms and use available support services during the dark months.