Mirpurkhas, (Parliament Times) : Renowned psychologist of Mirpurkhas division, Dr. Lakesh Kumar Khatri, has said that until mental health is given priority, health cannot be complete. He said that the population of our country is about 230 million and we have 600 psychiatrist doctors while the population of Mirpurkhas district is about 17 to 18 lakh. A psychiatrist doctor is appointed. And we have an official doctor appointed for the population of millions. He expressed this information on the occasion of World Mental Health Day in Mirpurkhas during an awareness meeting held at a local hotel with the support of Getz Pharma and the platform of Pakistan Psychiatrist Society. Addressing the program, Dr. Lakesh Kumar Khatri said regarding mental health that the prevalence of mental illnesses in the world is 15 to 25 percent in developed countries and 75 to 85 percent in developing countries, including Pakistan. More than 90% of people do not reach a psychiatrist because of the high needs and low resources, the lack of psychiatrists, the lack of awareness among people about psychological diseases, and the fact that the disease is perceived as a social stigma. Psychosis is caused by abnormal chemical changes in the brain, which can be caused by genetics, problems at birth, lack of parenting, trauma that has had a profound effect, and persistent mental stress. To be, education, health, clean electricity, water,
Non-completion of such basic facilities, population growth, delay in justice, drug abuse, mental illness in the society as a bad thing, seeking help from a psychiatrist are among the major reasons. Well-known social activist Muhammad Bakhsh Kapri informed about the social aspect in the current situation, Shahzadu Malik, head of Arts Foundation informed about the positive role of civil society which has a positive effect on the mental health of the people. Explained the effects of political and economic conditions on mental health, President of District Bar Association Mirpurkhas, renowned lawyer Shaukat Ali Rahman informed about domestic violence and the law on mental health as a cause of impact on mental health, well-known social worker. And Advocate Kashif Bajeer, founder of Omidgah informed about the increasing number of suicides in Mirpurkhas division and the causes. Vice President of Pakistan Medical Association Sindh Dr. Vasdev Krishnani informed about the health problems in his various relief medical camps in the current flood situation. For their positive role in mental health awareness, shield gifts were presented to Muhammad Bakhsh Kapri Shehzado Malik, Dr. Wasdeonur Ahmad Narejo, Dr. Jeethanand, Dr. Jawahar Rathore, Dr. Farzana Shah, Dr. Farhana Qadir, while the guests were thanked by Atif Siddiqui. Men, women and youths from almost every field participated.
