Shivamogga
Cases like depression and suicide are increasing due to lack of awareness about mental health. Therefore, awareness about mental health should be increased, said Dr. Selvamani R, District Collector. District Legal Services Authority, District Administration, Zilla Panchayat, District Health and Family Welfare Department, Police Department and Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences, Shimoga have a lecture today on ‘Mental Health Care Act 2017 Mental Health Review Board and role of Judicial Magistrate and Police’ at the compound of Shimoga. He spoke after inaugurating the workshop organized at the district hospital. Many people commit suicide. Even the dead person does not know that it is a mental abnormality, his family, friends and surroundings. Because there is lack of awareness about mental health. So awareness about mental health needs to increase. It should be mentioned that physical and mental health are interdependent. Recently problems like mental depression and stress are increasing. And there are some superstitions and rituals in the villages, awareness needs to be raised. Therefore, the government should prioritize mental health programs. Mental health branches should be established not only in the district but also in the taluk centres. He said that by appointing more psychiatrists, more people will be benefited.
