Understanding the Mental Health Needs of Special Students in Pakistan

special Students

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Mental health is a significant health issue that the people in Pakistan are facing. However, it’s rare for them to acknowledge and do something about it. Often, it is an ignored element, and people prefer not to talk about it. One specific category of the sufferers of psychological issues is the special students, who … Read more

How to Find a Qualified Psychologist or Psychiatrist in Pakistan

Online phycologist and psychiatrist

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There is no denying the fact that mental health is not given due importance in Pakistan. Despite the fact that the human brain is one of the most crucial organs of the human body, disorders associated with it are not really dealt with properly. People dealing with mental health issues, most of the time, resort … Read more

Children’s Mental Health in Pakistan: When to Seek Professional Help

Child's Mental Health

Children’s mental health is the most overlooked aspect of overall health, especially in countries like Pakistan where awareness of mental health is in its initial stages. In a society, where good physical health is considered a top priority mental and emotional health could be overshadowed.    With increasing recognition of mental health in Pakistan, we should … Read more

Schizophrenia: Myths and Realities in the Pakistani Context

Schizophrenia

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that involves a variety of complex symptoms that are tough to manage. It seriously damages the patient’s ability to live a normal life and participate in daily activities like regular people. The feelings, behaviours, and thinking processes are all affected by this mental disorder.  Owing to being a complex psychological … Read more

SehatYab – Corporate Health & Wellness

Health coverage is a benefit which helps improve employee motivation and retention which contributes directly to employee productivity and improves corporate’ bottom line. However, in Pakistan, the health plans mostly focus on “disease management” rather than focusing on “disease prevention”. Most institutions provide coverage for emergency treatment and hospitalization, leaving clear coverage gaps i.e., clinical … Read more

90% Treatment Gap of Mental Health in Pakistan

More than 220 million people live in Pakistan. About 500 of those people, however, are psychiatrists. The numbers are even more striking when considering Pakistan’s rural areas, where there is only about one psychiatrist for every one million people. Stigma and other societal constraints also contribute toward Pakistanis not getting the mental health care they … Read more

Telemedicine is a Game-Changer for Patients, the System

It is an undeniable fact that the birth of the internet and the improvements in telecommunication services have added a lot to our lives. The application of technology in the development of telemedicine is a game changer in the health industry. The health system has undergone a lot of changes over the years due to … Read more