Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 25: No measures have been taken to improve the mental healthcare facilities in the state and the government has failed to establish crisis teams to combat increasing psychological illness in the state. It was the recommendation of the Medicine Sans Frontiers to establish crisis teams in the state.
An official said that the idea hasn't been implemented yet as the health department left its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the RCP, London, underutilized.
"It was much needed in current times as we see rise in incidents of suicide and mental issues among the people here," the official said.
The objectives to enhance mental health care in rural areas in the state included use of principles of Psychological first-aid, enhancing public education on mental health to combat stigma related to it, mental health training to teachers and social workers.
"The crisis team can involve a team of doctors reaching out to a patient with on-spot psychiatric assistance. We also planned to push for inclusion of the required subjects in school curriculum," the official said. |
