Discussion "Access to mental health care services in disasters and emergencies"

The seminar attracted the participation of many staff, doctors, nurses of the Hospital and Center, along with more than 30 patients and their relatives.

At the seminar, doctors and nurses working in rehabilitation therapy and mental health care talked, shared, and clarified issues with patients and their families about the psychological impacts of disaster situations on individuals and the community; effective early intervention methods and psychosocial support...

Psychologists and patients together clarify the psychological impact of disaster situations on individuals and communities.

The discussion also highlighted the need for coordination between health agencies, local authorities and aid organisations to ensure rapid and sustainable access to services.

Specialist II Doctor Nguyen Van Hung, Deputy Director of Lao Cai General Hospital No. 1, spoke at the seminar.

Specialist Doctor II Nguyen Van Hung, Deputy Director of Lao Cai General Hospital No. 1, said: According to world research, post-traumatic stress due to natural disasters accounts for 8.6 - 57.3%. At the Mental Health Care Center, General Hospital No. 1, after the impact of natural disasters and epidemics, the hospital received many cases of patients with symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, insomnia, headaches... seriously affecting the quality of life of patients.

The discussion is a practical and meaningful activity to raise public awareness of the importance of protecting and caring for mental health, especially when facing major crises such as natural disasters, epidemics, or other emergency situations. From there, it contributes to building a united and sharing community, helping people to be mentally strong, ready to face and strive to overcome natural disasters as well as life's difficulties.

Source: https://baolaocai.vn/toa-dam-tiep-can-dich-vu-cham-soc-suc-khoe-tam-than-trong-tham-hoa-va-tinh-huong-khan-cap-post884223.html