Awareness needed to identify mental health issues: Expert

Tribune News Service

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Ludhiana, October 9

The theme of ‘World Metal Health Day’ this year is young people and mental health in a changing world.

Dr Rupesh Chaudhary, Professor of Psychiatry, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, said mental health problems have grown manifold today and awareness needs to be generated among people to identify mental health issues.

“It is a myth in our country that anyone who goes to a psychiatrist for consultation is considered ‘insane’, but like any other physical illness, this illness should be treated accordingly and proper treatment should be taken of metal disorders by a qualified psychiatrist. Life has become all the more complicated today due to our overdependence on electronic gadgets and everyone from teenager to adult are falling in this deadly trap. There is a need to regulate our lifestyle and adopt ‘moderation’ in every sphere of life,” he said.

Studies in schools are also so tough and competitive that young students also need to know techniques to de-stress themselves and lead a balanced life.