Mental health and Psychological first aid

Journal Title: Santosh University Journal of Health Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 1

Abstract

Mental health problems are an extremely important issue worldwide due to their impact on the human rights and quality of life of those affected and their families. The potential mental health and psychosocial consequences are well known, as rates of common mental disorders like Depression, Anxiety, and Substance use apart from general psychological distress, social needs and impairments in social functioning increase among those exposed to crisis events.

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Latika Nath Sinha

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  • EP ID EP297177
  • DOI 10.18231/2455-1732.2017.0001
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Latika Nath Sinha (2017). Mental health and Psychological first aid. Santosh University Journal of Health Sciences, 3(1), 1-3. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-297177