one New research It has been revealed that Pakistanis The mental health of United Kingdom And India It is better than many developed countries of the world.
Surprisingly, developing countries like the Dominican Republic, Sri Lanka and Tanzania Mental health While the developed countries of Europe and North America are the top three countries in terms of List I seem quite down.
The Global Mind Project’s annual report, published last week, provides trends and insights into the mental health of internet-using populations around the world.
The results were obtained in 13 languages in 71 countries spread over nine regions, based on data from more than five hundred thousand participants.
According to the report, Pakistan was ranked 56th out of 71 countries in terms of overall mental well-being in 2023, while its neighbor India was ranked 61st and the United Kingdom was ranked 70th in the list. It shows that 28 percent of Pakistanis are facing problems and struggles, compared to 30 percent in India and 35 percent in the UK.
According to the report, during the Corona epidemic, the mental health of the young generation, especially those under the age of 35, declined rapidly, while those above the age of 65 remained mentally stable.
Interestingly, the report highlighted that no correlation was found between mental health and economic prosperity as some of the wealthier states in Europe or Central Asia ranked lower than poorer states in Africa and Latin America. .
The report also raises important questions about the long-term effects of the pandemic, including changes in the way we live and work and current habits such as remote working, online communication, use of ultra-processed food and single-use plastics. Factors have affected our overall mental health
What is mental health and what is the measure of it?
In the context of the same report, renowned psychiatrist Dr. Osama Bin Zubair told Independent Urdu that ‘Mental health is actually about the health of the most important organ of the body, the brain, how it is working, the mental health of a person. Shows mood, his relationships and his work. Factors such as a person’s irritability, affecting relationships or work, indicate a mental health disorder. If a person’s quality of life is declining, this can also be the cause of mental health disorders or vice versa, meaning that the quality of life can decrease due to mental health disorders.
“We can improve mental health through good diet, exercise and lifestyle changes,” said Dr Osama. A sense of security, better means of work and the presence of relationships or loved ones can also lead to improvements in mood and mental health.’
How are the conditions in Pakistan favorable?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental disorders are more than four percent of the total diseases in Pakistan. The proportion of women suffering from mental health disorders is higher than that of men.
WHO estimates that nearly two and a half million people in Pakistan are in need of mental health support, but resources for screening and treatment of mental health disorders are insufficient to meet the growing needs. The WHO report states that Pakistan has only 0.19 psychiatrists per 100,000 people, which is one of the lowest in the world.
But despite this, how Pakistan was better than many countries in this list, psychologist Dr. Osama bin Zubair said that ‘in this report, there are many aspects of positive progress in terms of better mental health in Pakistan.’
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According to him, since this report was compiled during the period affected by the Corona epidemic, the conditions in Pakistan were more favorable than other countries, especially western and developed countries, because there is a joint family system and close relationships. gave them a sense of trust and security, whereas in Western societies, in contrast, the distance between relationships increased, deepening the negative effects on people’s mental health.’
He said that ‘Covid Babies’ in the West, i.e. children who were growing up during this period, saw their parents fighting, using alcohol and drugs in the strictest lockdown, which broke many families. And it had a profound effect on the children.’
Dr. Osama said that mental problems in Pakistan are the same as in the rest of the world or even worse because there are fewer specialists and the practice of seeking advice from them, but the difference that has arisen here is social relationships. It was the strength of the relationship, which kept the relationships together and the spirit of helping each other and compassion was a protective factor that proved to be helpful for children and family members in this regard.’
He said that there is another reason for this and that is that some nations like Pakistan are more resistant, as people in Pakistan go through many types of trauma and face a lot of difficulties, which makes them stress. The ability to tolerate and prevent the mind from over-stimulating is increased.’
Why developed countries were more affected despite financial prosperity?
In response to this question, Dr Osama said: ‘Our books and scientific research say that financial comfort has nothing to do with happiness. Happiness is related to your relationships, passion and family. According to human psychology, financial independence or comfort is important to a certain extent but it is not so important for mental health. What matters is your relationships, relationships, diet, exercise and lifestyle.’
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2024-07-24 19:11:59
