Pakistan Flood: Prevalence of Mental Health Crisis An Alarming Situation

Authors : Yousra Sarfaraz, Ammara Rafique, Nida Sohail

Pages : 54-55

Doi:10.38175/phnx.1189818

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Publication Date : 2023-03-01

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :Pakistan is facing weather extremities since the beginning of this year. Recent flood has sparked a major health crisis within the victims. The prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder and depression within survivors (adults and children) is relatively high and step should be taken in time to cure there deteriorating mental health.
Keywords : Flood, Mental health, Post traumatic stress disorder, Depression, Therapy, Pakistan