RAPURU RUSHENDRAN Vellapandian Chitra ^*

• Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India

Google Trends has become an invaluable resource for understanding the public's informationseeking behavior. Infodemiology, a field combining health informatics and user-generated health content, is crucial for monitoring public health trends. This study delves into the interplay between four interrelated subjects stress, headaches, migraines, and suicide examining how people use Google to seek information about them. This intricate relationship emphasizes the importance of addressing stress and mental health comprehensively. Google Trends analysis is employed to examine the connections between stress, headaches, migraines, and suicide in the context of public search behavior, providing insights into the number of individuals experiencing these conditions and seeking information about these particular terms. This analysis serves as a valuable tool for researchers aiming to gain a deeper understanding of these health-related topics. Data mining was conducted on specific search terms ("stress," "headache," "migraine," "suicide") using Google Trends, providing insights in terms of Relative Search Volume (RSV). Data from October 2013 to October 2023 was collected and visualized. The data was proportionally adjusted based on time and location, allowing fair comparisons. Statistical analysis employed Pearson tests, linear regression, seasonal Mann-Kendall tests, and linear regression to identify trends and relationships in the data. Strong correlations were found between the search terms, with "migraine" and "suicide" showing significant associations. The study revealed seasonal variations in search volume, with searches peaking during winter months. Variations were observed across different countries, notably, the Philippines exhibited consistently high RSV for all terms. During the COVID-19 pandemic, stress, headaches, and migraines saw significant increases in search volume, reflecting the pandemic's impact on mental health. This study emphasizes the interconnectedness of search trends for stress, headaches, migraines, and suicide. It underlines the importance of mental health awareness and the need for strategies to address stress-related conditions and suicidal thoughts during challenging times. Further research and interventions are essential to understanding and mitigating the impact of these stressors on public health.