Information on Mental Health

YOG opening dazzles New Information

Written by Rohit Brijnath |

HISTORY arrived last night under a crescent moon, serenaded by a cool breeze and a drum roll at 20.10.

Never before has Singapore been visited by such a collection of nations and territories - 204 - at once. And never before have 3,600 teenage athletes had a Games so grand held just in their honour.

The first Youth Olympic Games was inaugurated by President S R Nathan yesterday, on a night that had the smell of fresh beginnings and where a threatening rain miraculously stayed in the heavens.

The world watched as a modern city of the present embraced the world's athletic future, all in the name of ancient Olympic ideals.

Unlike the usual athletic parades at major Games, the competitors sat in the stands like VIPs - a sweet, pragmatic touch. From today, they will be the show; last night, they watched it.

Surrounding the athletes were 27,000 spectators. Outside, thousands inhaled a party atmosphere, and across the planet, millions more got a televised glimpse of a celebration that included fire performers walking across a reflecting pool and 7,000 participants wrapped in 8,500 costumes.

As Ms Judy Lim, a housewife who has lived in Beijing for the last 10 years, said: 'It may not be as big as Beijing's stadium, but the energy level here is just as great! It's such a privilege to be part of a historic moment.'

Small tsunami generated after Vanuatu earthquake

Written by Associated Press |

SYDNEY — A small tsunami was generated off Vanuatu on Tuesday after a powerful earthquake rattled the South Pacific island nation, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.

The 9-inch wave was observed off the capital Port Vila, where buildings shook and power lines were downed by the 7.5 magnitude quake.

"It was quite a significant earthquake, and we’re still having a few aftershocks," Ben McKenzie of the New Zealand High Commission told The Associated Press by phone from Port Vila.
The quake hit about 25 miles northwest of Port Vila at a depth of 22 miles (35 kilometers), the U.S. Geological Survey said.

The four-story office building housing the New Zealand High Commission suffered some damage, said McKenzie, first secretary at the New Zealand diplomatic post. Office shelves and ceiling tiles fell down and computers were "thrown across the office" by the jolt, he said.

Herbal Supplements And Home Remedies For Depression

Written by Neal Kapoor |

About depression: Depression is a state of mind. According to experts, depression is marked by a persistent sad and/or irritable mood that exceeds normal sadness or grief. This mood interferes with an individual’s normal physical and social functions. Depression may be temporary or chronic, depending on the cause, and requires treatment.
Symptoms: Common symptoms of depression are:

constant sadness, irritability, or tension
decreased interest in usual activities or hobbies
loss of energy
loss of appetite with weight gain/loss
change in sleeping patterns
feelings of worthlessness or hopelessness
thoughts of suicide or death

Causes: Depression has no single cause; often, it results from a combination of things. You may have no idea why depression has struck you.
Common factors involved in the occurrence of depression are:

Family history: Depression tends to run in families.
Trauma and stress: Financial difficulty, bad relationships, or a death in the family can bring on depression.
Health conditions: Terminal or other illnesses such as cancer and AIDS can make people depressed.

Whatever the cause, depression is a result of physical changes in the brain. These changes are a result of imbalance in chemicals called neurotransmitters.
Home remedies: