Pakistan Seli: Ruhsal Hastalık Krizinin Yaygınlığı Endişe Verici Bir Durum

Abstract

Pakistan is facing weather extremities since the beginning of this year. Recent flood has sparked a major health crisis within the victims. The prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder and depression within survivors (adults and children) is relatively high and step should be taken in time to cure there deteriorating mental health.

Keywords

• Flood
• Mental health
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Depression
• Therapy
• Pakistan

Pakistan Flood: Prevalence of Mental Health Crisis An Alarming Situation

Abstract

Pakistan is facing weather extremities since the beginning of this year. Recent flood has sparked a major health crisis within the victims. The prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder and depression within survivors (adults and children) is relatively high and step should be taken in time to cure there deteriorating mental health.

Keywords

• Flood
• Mental health
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Depression
• Therapy
• Pakistan

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