India is known as ‘one of the most depressed countries in the world’ by WHO in 2018-2019. However, up to 83% of people suffering from mental health problems do not receive the help they need, surveying the national mental health found in 2015-16. That’s because although the conversation is increasing around mental health, social media activities around it, and even Bollywood actors opened their experience with it, continued therapy. is a step that everyone – including younger demographics in urban cities – are hesitant to implement. Why? ‘Stop weak’: discrimination related to therapy
One of the biggest reasons that people don’t seek therapy? They are afraid they will be judged, the therapist, Dr. Anaya Sethi said, in addition, a person seeking therapy is considered weak and unstable mentally, and people often think there is something there is something. It was not good for them. Aninda Chakraborty, 30, agree, from ‘man up’, to ‘Not showing emotions, are you a girl?’, I heard all from my colleagues when I was diagnosed Episode. They say I should focus on work and family, and emotionally tough. This stopped me from seeing a therapist for five years, until my condition became worse this year. In India, those who seek treatment are canceled that they are vulnerable to their shells. The therapy ‘has not been considered necessary in India’
Dr. Anaya explained, therapy is very similar to dentists, beautiful people and doctors, because our mind also needs the same caring and pampering, but we do not see therapy is One essential thing in India. Even the Government does not pay attention to domestic mental health. For a huge population fighting with mental health issues, India has less than 4,000 mental health experts. We only have three psychiatrists for each lakh. In the UK, there are more than 14,000 psychiatrists for each lakh. In India’s health budget, the cost of mental health accounted for 0.06%is very small, while even Bangladesh is 0.44%. The barriers to receive full care are huge in India.
Looking for online help in the pandemic is more difficult, because only about 1,000 therapists are available in the online space. In addition, psychotherapist, Dr. Sunaina Wadia, therapy is about creating a link between caregivers and searchers. In the online space, the cohesion takes a bit more time because it is difficult to assess a person’s body language when only seeing a person’s first half. Sohini B, a businesswoman from Delhi, who tried to treat it just to give up, explain, therapy is a private matter. It is difficult to find a space in the house that I will not be disturbed by the troubles or by accident being family members. Technical problems are another big problem. … But this is why you should not give up it, people never leave their mental health not being treated because it may have side effects. Therapists listen to your story and help you create a connection. They provide guidance, he said, neuroscientist and therapist, Dr. Bhavna Joshi, in addition, therapy can empower you. It can help you achieve your goals and have more accomplished relationships. You are also more likely to have better health. In fact, it can lead to improvement in all areas of life. And while online therapy is not the same as the physical, psychologist, Dr. Vivek Sharma has noticed that some of his customers can really express himself better. They are not aware of my presence and in a familiar space, so it helps them, he said. High treatment costs
The cost of a therapeutic session lasted an hour in big cities ranged from 2,000 rupees. In secondary schools, the fee is 1,000 rupees one session. The consultation fee itself ranges from 500 to 1,000 rupees. This is a great deterrent for those who seek help, because 80% of patients without health insurance or they do not know whether their insurance has included such treatments. During the course, due to lack of money. Having mental health insurance is very important. Today, we will keep our mental health aside and only think about physical survival. It is heartbreaking. Please give up the therapy too soon
Many people give up therapy, simply because they do not like the first therapist or therapy. Sharing his personal experience, dancer Monica Singhania said, in my first meeting, I realized the view of the therapist in my hand. This makes me worried. I’m worried? What does she think about that? Should I hold my hand? I was so worried that my therapist analyzed every word and my movement, but of course, it was her work. At first, it may be vulnerable to a completely stranger. One must build a relationship, and that will only happen with three to four sessions or with different therapists.
