Bollywood actor Faisal Khan, younger brother of superstar Aamir Khan, has accused his family of wrongfully declaring him mentally ill and confining him at home for a year. In a recent interview with Hindi Rush, Faisal claimed Aamir labeled him schizophrenic and placed him under isolation with no access to the outside world. He said […]
Mental illness
Mental illness affects a fifth of people living in war zones
One in five people in war zones has depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, with many suffering severe forms of these mental illnesses. The findings highlight the long-term impact of war-induced crises in countries such as Afghanistan, Iraq, South Sudan, Syria and Yemen, the UN’s health […]
Mental health
Sir: There is growing evidence of the impact of mental illness. But, unfortunately, there are a number of ramifications associated with not getting a proper treatment for a mental health disorder. Mental illness, when untreated, leads the patient to suffer in solitude. Moreover, individuals with mental illness are at increased risk for self-harm, including attempted […]