October 2024

An Unseen Burden: The Silent Epidemic of Mental Health in Pakistan

Poor literacy rates, a struggling economy, human rights violations, and political volatility are all current realities of Pakistan. These problems are often openly discussed in public forums. Yet, there are some unspoken and unheard issues ignored due to societal and cultural norms. Mental health is one of them. With a population exceeding 230 million, approximately 20 million Pakistanis have faced or are facing some sort of mental health issue, according