Even though awareness about mental health has increased among people after the COVID-19 pandemic, many people do not pay heed to psychological issues. There is still stigma and taboo related to mental health even in urban areas, which sometimes leads to wrong results.
Also, due to lack of correct information and understanding, many times people ignore problems related to mental health. Besides, due to lack of basic health facilities in rural areas, people lack awareness and accessibility; therefore, they do not get treated properly.
Know your mental health state through the app
Keeping mental health in mind, Dr. Neena Sawant, Professor of Psychiatry at KEM Hospital, Parel, has created one such app, which will provide current information about people's mental health and that too for free. Saksham Mental Wellness App is designed to assist individuals in mental health assessment. By using this app you can know the current status of your mental health.
Along with this, you will also know whether you are going through such mental stress or illness which you are not aware of or which you are ignoring.
75-80% of people suffering from mental illness do not reach a doctor/hospital
Dr. Neena Sawant is also the President of the Indian Psychiatric Society Western Zone (IPSWZB). Sharing her more than 30 years of experience in psychiatric treatment,
Dr. Neena Sawant said:
"आज भी कई लोग अपनी मानसिक स्थिती को लेकर गंभीर नही है, मैंने शायद ही कभी किसी मरीज को इलाज के लिए सीधे हमारे पास आते देखा हो, जब मानसिक तनाव या बीमारी काफी बढ़ जाता है तब मरीज हमारे पास आते है, मानसिक स्थिती या इससे जुड़े तनाव और बीमारियों को लेकर अभी भी लोगो मे काफी कम जागरुकता है, मानसिक स्वास्थ्य पर जागरूकता पैदा करना महत्वपूर्ण है, जिसे हमने कोरोना महामारी के दौरान और अधिक महसूस किया, राष्ट्रीय स्वास्थ्य सर्वेक्षण के अनुसार,मानसिक बीमारी से पीड़ित लोगों की संख्या में बढ़ोतेतरी हुई है, मानसिक बीमारी से पीड़ित 75-80% लोग डॉक्टर/अस्पताल तक नहीं पहुंचते"
Dr. Neena Sawant further said that people in rural areas will also benefit.
"ग्रामीण इलाको मे परिस्थिती और भी खराब है,कम जागरुकता और पैसो की कमी के कारण लोग मानसिक स्वास्थ को गंभारता से नही लेते और ना ही इसका सही समय पर इलाज करते है, स्थास्थ सुविधाओ के बुनियादी ढांचो के कामी के कारण भी ग्रामीण इलाको मे रहनेवाले लोगो को सही इलाज नही मिल पाता, इस ऐप का इस्तेमाल कर ग्रामीण इलाको मे रहनेवाले मुफ्त मे अपने मानसिक स्वास्थ की मौजूदा स्थिती की सही जानकारी पा सकते है"
Dr. Neena Sawant says, “We are planning to work with the state health department and Asha workers to popularise this app, and the Indian Psychiatric Society to spread awareness about the app and mental health among the people. Will also use the platform of Western Region."
App Available in 3 Languages:
In order to provide it a better reach, this app is free for use. The app has been made in three languages, Marathi, English and Hindi. It aims to improve mental illness literacy in the community and make every person aware.
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