Use of Pain Relievers, Anti-Psychotics Wreaking Havoc in Kashmir
September 16th, 2009 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Headline
Often, an inability to access or receive meaningful mental health services can lead those experiencing debilitating symptoms to rely on pharmaceuticals and other substances in an effort to self-medicate. Such instances carry great risks, not only for physical and mental health, but for the development of deep addictions, engendering further negative consequences. This situation has been clearly observed recently in Kashmir, where long-term violence and social disorder have led to a growing number of women developing symptoms of mental health difficulties. The creation of accessible mental health care as well as treatment for addiction and substance abuse is needed to help the region recover from its deep-rooted turmoil.
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I am from India and visited Kashmir about an year ago,and what I saw there really astounded me…there were hardly any young men there…when I enquired about it with a local there,the old man said many young men there are dead either due to the army atrocities or due to terrorists, and teens are usually sent to other cities to escape the violence. After being there, reading this report does not suprise me at all…after all mental well-being does take a beating when there is violence all around.
That is so tragic to hear, Aman. I had no idea such violence existed there. The sooner the Drug Act that was mentioned is implemented the better. It must be a horrendous mental strain living under those circumstances daily.
I would think that it is especially difficult for women in a region like this to get adequate health care as they tend to be looked down upon.
When we have such easy access to these things it is not hard to see the abuse rates go on the rise. Perhaps we should make more of an effort to move back toward temperance and not having some of these drugs always so readily available. That might stop some of the problems that we are witnessing all over the world.