Nearly 1 in 3 Pakistani Adults Suffers From a Mental Disorder

Almost one in three Pakistani adults is living with a mental or behavioral disorder, according to the country's first nationally representative mental health survey.

Key points

• The study, published in the British Medical Journal, surveyed almost 18, 000 adults throughout all four provinces between 2018 and 2022.
• Pakistan Psychiatric Society President Professor Wajid Akhundzada highlighted the shortage of trained mental health professionals and limited specialist services in Pakistan.
• The five-year research was led by Professor Raza-ur-Rahman of Hamdard University, Karachi, in collaboration with international researchers and psychiatric institutions throughout Pakistan.
• While 38% have experienced one at some point in their lives, the findings made public that 32% of adults at present have a mental or behavioral disorder.
• Professor Anjum Memon of Brighton and Sussex Medical School in the UK.

Notably, the study, published in the British Medical Journal, surveyed almost 18, 000 adults throughout all four provinces between 2018 and 2022. Medical University Fined Rs. 2 Crore in Female Student Suicide Case.

While more than 10% suffered from depression, one in five adults was discovered to have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The survey additionally identified that 6% of respondents had experienced suicidal thoughts in the previous month.

Mental health disorders were more common among older adults, unemployed individuals, individuals with lower income and education levels, and those who were widowed, divorced, or separated.

Notably, the study additionally identified that mental health challenges significantly affected people's family lives, social relationships, and ability to work.

Notably, the five-year research was led by Professor Raza-ur-Rahman of Hamdard University, Karachi, in collaboration with international researchers and psychiatric institutions throughout Pakistan.

Professor Raza-ur-Rahman remarked the findings provide reliable national data that can assist authorities identify vulnerable groups, improve mental health services, and allocate healthcare resources more effectively. Father Can't Avoid Child Backing Under Any Condition: LHC.

He continued that the research could additionally support reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and improve access to diagnosis and treatment.

Professor Anjum Memon of Brighton and Sussex Medical School in the UK. This person co-authored the study, remarked Pakistan had previously relied on smaller local studies and international estimates to assess mental health conditions.

He described the survey as a major milestone that provides a clearer picture of the scale of mental health disorders in the country.

Meanwhile, Pakistan Psychiatric Society President Professor Wajid Akhundzada highlighted the shortage of trained mental health professionals and limited specialist services in Pakistan.

Researchers recommended integrating mental health services into primary healthcare, expanding community-based backing, training frontline healthcare workers, and increasing efforts to reduce stigma around mental illness. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.

Taken together, the developments around nearly 1 in 3 Pakistani Adults Suffers From a Mental Disorder point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.