First national survey reveals 32% of Pakistani adults face mental health disorders
Pakistan's first nationally representative study reveals that 32 percent of adults currently suffer from mental health conditions, with high rates of PTSD and depression.
A five-year national survey shows 32% of Pakistani adults currently have a mental or behavioural disorder.
About 38% of adults have experienced a mental health disorder at some point during their lifetime.
One in five adults meets the criteria for PTSD, while over 10% live with depression.
Mental health issues were found to be higher among older, lower-income, unemployed, and uneducated individuals.