The World Mental Health Day observed on October 10 every year has gained more importance in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic. Many people went through stress due to the lockdown and its aftermath can be witnessed to date.
Dr Ranjive Mahajan, Head, Department of Psychiatry, Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, said, “The pandemic took a toll on mental health of the masses. An increase of 20 to 25 per cent has been witnessed in mental illness cases during the pandemic in the state.” He added that most psychiatric disorders start before the age of 25 years and early treatment often results in good outcome.
Source : The Tribune
