LAHORE: The Pakistan Association of Clinical Psychologists (PACP) has issued a warning that mental health problems are expected to soar after the country’s ongoing political turmoil.
According to a press statement by PACP Professor Nasi Khan and Secretary Professor Saima Dawood, social situations inevitably lead to mental health disorders in society. Given this situation, the PACP feels obligated to voice its concerns about the ongoing political crisis in the country. They said they were concerned about escalating mental health issues, but said the PACP’s concerns were in no way political.
According to them, social divisions within the country have already reached unprecedented heights as a result of political rivalries. seriously endangered.
They argued that individuals adopt extreme positions regarding their political beliefs, leaving no room for debate or dialogue. I’m sorry.
This attitude has multifaceted consequences. At the social level, it has created social divisions and violent tendencies. It caused political instability on another level and ultimately resulted in a massive economic meltdown.
All of these consequences are detrimental to the mental health of people living under these conditions, according to health experts.
Posted in Dawn Jan 26, 2023
