Tag: support
The Role of Social Support in Defending against Depression
While attending clinics with my consultant, I came across many people who came to the doctor with their problems. Patients presented with a wide array [more…]
Mental Illness in Pakistan: A Subject of Stigma, Ridicule, and Cultural Insensitivity
A commonly heard statement, “Iss par toh Jinn ka saaya ha [He/She is possessed by the devil]” is always being used in Pakistani society for victims [more…]
Parenting Essentials: Building an Infrangible Nexus of Warmth and Trust
Two individuals from different backgrounds,upbringing,education,lifestyles and distinct personalities come together to make a family. A family which they, despite being disparate, dream to be an [more…]
Let the Healing Begin: Therapeutic Milieu as an Adjunct to Pharmacological Treatment in Psychiatry
Therapeutic milieu is defined as “a structured and modified environment which aims to teach psycho-social skills and limit disturbing and maladaptive behavior of mental health [more…]
Creating Support Systems for the Ill and Elderly: The Crucial Role of Family
During my clinical rotation at a senior citizen home in a local community in Karachi, I got a chance to meet and interview an 80 [more…]
