Increasing depression in society

Suffering from a mental disorder is like going through hell but the public in our society is not well aware of these disarrays.

There are people who are affected by depression and live an upsetting life without even getting treatment while there are those who are extremely aggressive and physically abuse their family members and friends.

Some people are suffering from psychological disorders but we take them so easily considering them just aggressive by nature. A lot of people suffering from schizophrenia go to quacks instead of psychiatrists.

They most significant point to realize is that these mental disarrays are common and can easily cure with medicines and therapy.

Regrettably, people in Pakistan think that going to a psychiatrist or a psychologist indicates that the person is a mental case or a crackpot and that he is abnormal.

The psychiatrists have a basic responsibility of getting people back into their normal lives but the only reason prevents us from disclosing about our depression is the fear inside us, as to what the other person would think about us.

Now this trend should be changed, as we will not able to flourish as a successful society unless we do not change these thinking patterns.

People are not ashamed of disclosing about going to a psychologist in West because they take so normally. The level of anxiety is less among them as compared to us as most people do consult therapists. This is the reason they have progressed tremendously in this area.

Despite having a Mental Health Ordinance 2001 we need to create awareness about it by promoting it so that people understand that seeking help is normal, and they can help themselves and others.

To conclude, one should understand that people suffering from mental conditions are normal people just like others. But their only problem is that they failed to cope well with their issues due to which they suffer and need help of a professional.

Such people need our help and support in order to live healthy and normal lives. The more we will be prosper as individual and as nations when we will live the more fulfilling, self-satisfying and less stressful lives.

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Posted by Faisal Farooq on Jun 2 2012. Filed under Opinion, Pakistan, Society. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed.