As socialist, sanctions-hit Venezuela reels from one of the worst economic implosions in modern history, Blanca is an example of one of its most dehumanizing side effects: an escalating mental health crisis. ADFor the mentally ill, the sword cuts twice: The stress is exacerbating mental health symptoms and conditions to which the health-care system is no longer able to respond. To assist crisis-weary Venezuelans, he said, he has offered discounts and worked with a nonprofit foundation that covers mental health care for those who can’t pay the full price. “The government has no policy for health, even less so for mental health. It’s a grave violation of the rights of people with mental health issues.”Nurse Johana Hernandez said a patient was recently brought in with an injured left foot.

Source: Washington Post November 28, 2019 18:15 UTC