Blogs from Hassan Majeed (MD)
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The loving humanitarian efforts of an American in Pakistan
Todd Shea's concern for humanity brought him to Pakistan and in return he has received love, respect and admiration.
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How I deal with Islamophobia in the US
“I am so tired of hearing about Muslims as terrorist that I am resigning from this job,’’ she said.
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It's about time we put an end to transphobia in Pakistan
In Pakistan, we need to educate people not to think about gender and sex as an entirely binary phenomenon.
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If you are gay and Muslim, "change your sexual orientation!"
It's the state's duty to protect its citizens regardless of race, gender and sexual orientation, and Pakistan failed.
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Moving on from trauma, moving on from Peshawar
Long-term effects of PTSD are very high with up to 87% victims experiencing depression, anxiety and substance abuse.
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Busting myths on World Mental Health Day 2014
People think that mental illness is the result of a sin someone has committed and therefore they are being punished
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Stop ridiculing the mentally ill
He would handcuff and chain his patients and physically abuse them in order to treat them for substance addiction.
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Doing hash? Think again
There are no strict anti-narcotic laws enforced in Pakistan. 6.4 million people in our country use weed.
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Why are we being cut off from independent Pakistani films?
Pakistan’s strict and rigid censorship policy is a big stumbling block for freethinking and creativity.
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Borderline Personality Disorder: ‘‘Every time I get angry or sad, I cut myself with a blade’’
Patients with BPD become mentally numb and use pain to come back to reality. They are constantly in crisis mode.