Liaison psychiatry in low &amp; middle income countries: Experiences at the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), Karachi, Pakistan

Saeed, Humera; Siddiqui, Sana; Mansoor, Marium; Khan, Murad Moosa

doi:10.1016/j.ajp.2019.101889

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“…After a war injury, consultation-liaison mental health services play a critical role in surgical, neurological and burns wards, a subspecialty not well established in Pakistan [19] . Urgent and intermediate measures that could be taken to improve Pakistanis' psychological well-being are mentioned in Panel box 1.…”

Section: Pakistan: Survival and Healingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Suicide bombing and impending mental health disaster in Pakistan

Shoib,

Tayyeb,

Armiya’u

et al. 2024

International Journal of Surgery: Global Health

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Pakistan grapples with a significant mental health burden, with 10-16% of its population experiencing psychiatric disorders. Depression and anxiety affect 34% of the population, with regional variations. The scarcity of mental health facilities and professionals exacerbates the situation, leading many to seek help from traditional healers. Socioeconomic challenges, terrorism, and internal conflicts contribute to the mental health crisis. Recent suicide bombings, such as the one in Peshawar, highlight the emotional aftermath and challenges faced by survivors. The complex interplay of factors, including sociocultural influences, contributes to the emergence of a martyrdom subculture. Understanding terrorism requires examining the broader sociocultural and political context. The prevalence of mental illness and rising terrorism suggests a potential connection, although causality is complex. Coping with terrorism-induced trauma poses challenges for survivors, necessitating comprehensive mental health support. Recommendations include nationwide studies, school mental health programs, and initiatives to counter misinformation and radicalization through media. Establishing telepsychiatry services and collaboration between mental health experts and religious scholars is crucial for enhancing social cohesion and mental wellbeing in Pakistan.

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Section: Pakistan: Survival and Healingmentioning

confidence: 99%