Mumbai, May 29
Concerns about mental health have increased during the Covid-19 pandemic and there has been a significant increase in the number of cases of post-pandemic mental health illness, according to a survey by Lissun.
More than 500 general practitioners, psychiatrists, gynaecologists, nephrologists and psychologists took part in the survey, which aimed to identify and inform the general masses about the mental health scenario in India.
According to the report, 50 percent of those surveyed said there has been a 40 to 60 percent increase in the number of cases of mental illness after the pandemic. Additionally, 68 percent of those surveyed said that working from home has contributed to many mental health problems.
One of the main concerns highlighted by the study was that 70 percent of patients were in an advanced stage when diagnosed.
While 40 percent of those surveyed said that immediate friends were the first people of contact for patients with mental or emotional illnesses, 20 percent said that patients approached their families first when they encountered emotional or emotional problems. mental. Additionally, 43 percent of those surveyed expressed concern that families are often hesitant to help patients get appropriate treatment or go to therapy.
In terms of the main reasons for mental illness, 62 percent of those surveyed believed that victims of childhood bullying and childhood abuse were more likely to have anxiety/depression in adult life. Additionally, patients facing different physical challenges also experienced underlying mental illness.
More than half of those surveyed said that patients with infertility problems, in addition to those with oncology and nephrology problems, were also susceptible to mental illness.
On a positive note, 42 per cent of those surveyed said that after Covid-19, society is more open to the idea of receiving psychological counseling for mental well-being.
On the government’s Tele-Mental Heath programme, 38 per cent of those surveyed believe it is likely to benefit the urban population.
The priority in rural areas is to raise awareness so that people step up and take advantage of the service, according to the report.
“The survey has presented us with the true picture of mental health conditions in India. Our goal in conducting this survey is to draw people’s attention to this serious problem. The main challenge is the mentality of the people, where a patient cannot take the first step; if that is addressed, then the war is 50 percent won,” said Tarun Gupta, co-founder of Lissun.
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May 29, 2022
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