Mental Health Awareness

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Mental Health Awareness

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Video by Psych Cares

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- It is estimated that mental disorders account for 4% of the total disease burden.

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- It is known that globally 264 million people are affected by a mental illness like depression. More women than men.

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-It doesn’t help that our country, Pakistan is dismally resourced to address mental health challenges. Less than 1pc of the health budget is allocated to mental health, and there are only a handful of qualified practitioners: between 450 and 600 psychiatrists and around 1,000 clinical psychologists to care for 216 million.

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It is important that we as responsible individuals help those around us.

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Some people are suffering silently and its important to keep a check on the mental health of others around.

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It is significant to educate yourself about mental health.

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Use your resources like social media to promote mental health awareness