May 2016 \ News \ Column—MIND AND BODY
Involving Patients, Carers & Families in the Treatment Programmes for the Mentally ill

Despite the general acknowledgement of the popular slogan that “there is no health without mental health”, mental health disorders continue to increase and cause considerable suffering all over the world.

Despite the general acknowledgement of the popular slogan that “there is no health without mental health”, mental health disorders continue to increase and cause considerable suffering all over the world. There is growing evidence that at least 20-25 % of the general population will have some type of mental health problems that may require help, support and management at any particular time. The public health impact of mental disorders is profound as the estimated disease burden and disability attributable to mental disorders have been very high.
Dr afzal Javed  

However mental health problems not only affect the sufferers of mental illnesses alone, carers and family care givers also share the burden of these illnesses.  The stress of caring for the mentally ill is quite challenging and living with someone with severe mental illness is equally stressful. Likewise many family members do not have the knowledge and skills necessary to take on the responsibilities of care giving and are thus unable to cope with the considerable amount of the caring roles and responsibilities.




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