October 10 is marked as World Mental Health Day and we are once again reminded that Pakistan continues to face serious challenges when it comes to mental health. About 60% of Pakistanis experienced moderate to high levels of mental health issues while eight in 10 individuals showed some symptoms of mental illness during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a global research firm, IPSOS, which recently carried out a study for an organisation affiliated with the Pakistan Mental Health Coalition. Covid-19 has created a major global mental health challenge, and Pakistan is not spared its psychological impact. Approximately 20 million children or 10% of the population need attention from mental health practitioners. According to WHO, the outgrowth of mental health problems has reached a dangerous level.

Source: The Express Tribune October 12, 2020 04:07 UTC