From social stigma to the high cost of treatment: the heavy burden on psychiatric patients

Rouzbeh Psychiatric Hospital's director stressed that mental health does not simply mean the absence of psychiatric illness, adding that social stigma, misconceptions about these illnesses, the sometimes high cost of treatment, and shortages of certain psychiatric medications place an additional burden on these patients.

The head of Rouzbeh Psychiatric Hospital stressed that mental health does not simply mean the absence of psychiatric illness, at the same time, he considered the social stigma and false beliefs about these diseases, as well as the sometimes high cost of treatment and the lack of some psychiatric drugs, to be a double burden on the shoulders of these patients.

According to the report of the ambassador of Arjan, quoted by the ambassador of Arjan, Dr. Amirhossein Jafari in the event "Hearing lived experiences; Real Voices, Real Changes" which was held today (October 20) at Rozbeh Hospital, said: People who work in the field of psychiatry and psychology are aware of the complexity and importance of the psyche. The psyche has a very significant complexity and is considered a multi-layered phenomenon.

This psychiatrist said about the complexity of the psyche: considering that the psyche is a very complex phenomenon, what we don't know about this phenomenon is much more complicated than what we know about it. We have a long way to go to know the soul as we should. A large part of this path remains and mankind has traveled only a small part of this path.

He said about the interpretations of soul: the numerous interpretations of soul such as "breath" remind us of this issue; While this phenomenon is subtle, it can be as strong and powerful as a mountain.

The head of Rouzbeh Psychiatric Hospital explained: Quality of life is considered a very important phenomenon and for this reason we must pay attention to its various aspects.

Stating that mental health does not only mean the absence of illness, this psychiatrist said: Mental health is not merely the absence of psychiatric illness; Also, components such as people's inner feelings, work and academic performance, and how to communicate with society and family are also important. Know your abilities and be able to use them well. All these things are the pillars of mental health.

He continued: Although psychiatric illness affects the structure and structure of the psyche, all the things we have mentioned should be in the center of attention. Of course, the presence of psychiatric illness does not necessarily mean the absolute absence of mental health.

The head of Rouzbeh Psychiatric Hospital said: If someone has a psychiatric illness, don't hesitate to talk about your illness and talk to others. Having a psychiatric illness does not mean that a person lacks social connection. This is despite the fact that there is such an idea in the minds of our people.

Stating that there is a misconception about psychiatric illness in the country, he said: Misconceptions make the burden of these diseases heavier; In such a way that the burden that a psychiatric patient carries on his shoulders becomes heavier and heavier and harder for him along the way of life. Misconceptions of psychiatric diseases must be corrected and all of us must step in this direction as citizens.

About the challenges of treating psychiatric diseases, he said: In addition to misconceptions, the lack of access to mental health services and the sometimes expensive nature of these services have made the burden of psychiatric diseases heavier for patients. A bag that patients have to carry with them. Also, recently we have shortages in the field of psychiatric drugs, drugs that are considered expensive.

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