Mental Health Matters

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS 🧠 PSYCHIATRY CASE SERIES - Case 1 : Today in the OPD, a 29-year-old young Muslim woman, a school teacher by profession, married with two children, was referred from the casualty department after an alleged suicide attempt by ingesting sleeping pills. She presented with complaints of : * Persistent low mood * Frequent crying spells * Reduced energy * Lack of interest in daily work * Difficulty in concentration * Disturbed sleep * Feelings of loneliness * And recurrent suicidal thoughts All of these symptoms point towards *Severe Depressive Episode*. Upon detailed history, it was revealed that her symptoms developed secondary to *severe physical and emotional abuse* at the hands of her husband, a chronic alcoholic and drug addcit. He regularly beats and verbally abuses her, creating a toxic and traumatic environment. Despite several efforts to escape this cycle—seeking divorce, appealing to her family, and even approaching community leaders—nothing changed. Her...

  WORLD SCHIZOPHRENIA AWARENESS DAY : What is Schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. People with schizophrenia may appear to have lost touch with reality. Sadly, they are often labelled as  “crazy,” “mad,” or “pagal.” 1 in 100 people suffer from Schizophrenia. Common Early Symptoms:   >Disturbed sleep patterns  (not sleeping at night) >Social withdrawal and isolation >Decreased interaction with family members > Talking or laughing to oneself  > "Hallucinations" – hearing voices of people that don’t exist, often abusive, threatening, or insulting   " Delusions " – strong false beliefs, such as: > Suspicion that family members or relatives want to harm them by doing black magic or poisoning the food or want to take away their property. > Thinking that others are talking badly about them and mocking them. > Thinking that their Partner is cheating on them. Impact on ...