Punjab Minister for Health Dr Yasmin Rashid has said the government was taking important steps for the rehabilitation of mentally unstable patients.
She expressed these views while addressing the World Mental Health Day seminar at the King Edward Medical University (KEMU) on Tuesday.
The minister emphasised the need for special attention to people facing mental illnesses.
Dr Rashid lauded the KEMU vice chancellor for organising an event on the World Mental Health Day.
“This day reminds us to take care of people dealing with mental health issues,” said the minister. “Mental health is as important as physical health,” she added.
She highlighted that the whole family suffers even if one member goes through a psychological problem.
“Thousands of people suffer from mental illnesses in Pakistan and these patients require attention,” said Dr Rashid.
She continued that KEMU Department of Psychiatry played a pivotal role in the psychological support during the coronavirus.
On the occasion, KEMU Vice-Chancellor Dr Khalid Masood Gondal said that Dr Rashid had always provided guidance and leadership as a teacher.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 7th, 2020.
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