It also brought to the forefront the issue of mental illness in terminally ill patients. According to psychiatrists, 50 per cent of terminally ill patients suffer from mild depression but they take it for granted rather than seeking help. The mental health situation of terminally ill patients need to be screened every six months in such cases, opine psychiatrists. A problem of depression among terminally ill patients is quite high. Families face lots of hardship taking care of these terminally ill patients.

Source: dna May 14, 2018 01:07 UTC