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Sindh Lacks Provincial Mental Health Policy, Limiting Specialist Access

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Sindh has lacked a provincial mental health policy for the past five years. Mental health specialists in the province are concentrated in only 10 districts, leaving other areas without reported specialist services. Experts note that the absence of a comprehensive policy has also resulted in inadequate data regarding the scale of mental health disorders.

From tribune.com.pk

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The shortage of services is significant, as Dr. Karim Khawaja stated that over 30 per cent of Pakistan's population suffers from depression and other mental and psychological disorders. The lack of policy and concentrated care limits access to psychiatric and psychological services outside major urban centers.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has committed to implementing a national mental health policy in Pakistan.

From tribune.com.pk

Who's involved

  • SindhThe province of Pakistan that currently lacks a provincial mental health policy.
  • PakistanThe sovereign state where the mental health policy gap exists.

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