30/05/2020
"Mental health is at the core of our humanity. It enables us to lead rich and fulfilling lives and to participate in our communities."
-António Guterres,Secretary-General of the United Nations.
In the current uncertain and mass effected times of Pandemic, the Mental Health has taken a bigger toll than before.
The UN published a report On Policy Brief and Covid-19 with key points as :
- Covid-19 is the seed of a major mental health crises
- People with severe mental conditions die 10-20 years earlier than the general population.
- Those who previously had few experiences of anxiety and distress, may experience an increase in number
and intensity of these and some have developed a mental health condition.
- Effects of COVID-19 on the brain are of concern. The social consequences of the pandemic may affect brain health development in young children and adolescents and cognitive
decline in the older population.
- Globally there is less than 1 mental health professional for every 10,000 people.
These, among others are indispensable areas where support is needed at the utmost.
Seek Aid a moment before you think you need it. That is how easy this thought process needs to be!
We, at Sailing Words are doing our bit in ensuring due Support & Counselling is provided.
Take a look at the page or Direct Message us to know more. :)
"Mental health services are an essential part of all government responses to . They must be expanded and fully funded."
-- UN Secretary-General António Guterres stresses the importance of mental health services amid the pandemic. https://bit.ly/2zCn7w2