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Facilities to treat mentally ill lacking
Facts about mental illness 1. More than 5 per cent Indians suffer from mental illnesses; 20 to 50 per cent patients coming to hospitals suffer psychiatric disorders. 2. Treatment by any general practitioner includes 40 to 60 per cent psychiatric counselling but at the most 21 psychiatry lectures are imparted in the MBBS course. 3. Depression, most common psychiatric disorder, affects around 20 per cent of population; likely to emerge as the second most common ailment after cardiac diseases by 2020.
Chandigarh, January 30 As many as 3 per cent, around 3 crore, Indians suffer from some or the other psychiatric disorder. Besides, nearly 5-10 per cent of the total population has mild or common mental disorders and around 2 per cent of the Indians have serious mental illnesses which requires long-term treatment. “The burden of mental illnesses will increase in the coming years as the World Health Organisation (WHO) says that there are 25 per cent chances for every individual to develop some mental disorder in his lifetime,'' says Dr N. N. Wig, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychiatry, PGI. But the country seems ill-equipped to cope with the magnitude of mental illnesses as India has just 28,000 beds for these patients in both public and private hospitals. And there are not more than 2,800 trained psychiatrists in India to take care of the mentally ill. “It is a sorry state of affairs that merely 0.5 per cent of the GDP is spent on handling psychiatric disorders. All over the country, the hospitals are facing an acute shortage of trained manpower and the facilities to treat the patients,'' says head of the Department of Psychiatry at the PGI, Prof P. Kulhara. The condition in the city and its neighbouring states is no better. For the entire population suffering from the mental illnesses in the region, around 3 per cent of the population, there is just one mental hospital at Amritsar, which, too, has a limited capacity for 250 patients. In the absence of any residential home or a sensitive community system of taking care of the mentally ill, the patients are far from getting any adequate attention. “Even providing medical treatment is not possible at many places. In Punjab, Haryana, Himachal, J & K and Chandigarh put together, there are just 10-odd good psychiatry departments at various hospitals. In most cases, there are no doctors or facilities to even give the primary medication to the patients,'' says Dr Wig. In fact, all departments put together, there are not more than 250 beds to accommodate the patients in the city and the neighbouring states. But as experts throw light on the research going on in the world to unravel the mysteries of brain, the proportionate change has not come about in society. “The peculiar problem in managing the mentally ill patients is fighting the stigma which is deeply rooted in society. The patients themselves do not acknowledge mental disorders. There is no adequate facility at the districts level to take care of the mentally ill,'' says Dr A. Awasthi of the PGI. |
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Correct child
nurturing can check depression: expert
Explaining the importance of the strong support and correct bringing up of the child by its mother in the initial stages, Dr David Goldberg, Professor, Institute of Peychiating, UK, said depression in mothers during pregnancy and after childbirth in fact triggers mental disorders among children. “The depression among mothers is especially true in developing countries like India and Pakistan, which results in their children being more vulnerable to depression and anxiety,'' said Dr Goldberg while talking to media persons at the 57th Annual National Conference of Indian Psychiatric Society at the PGI today. The expert said the children who lack emotional support or are physically punished or subjected to sexual abuse are more prone to depression and mental illness. “For mental illnesses, genes are responsible to the extent of 40 per cent. But these genes are repressive in nature and surface only when the patients are surrounded by adverse environmental factors. It is very important to maintain a good social environment so that depression and anxiety does not set in society,'' said the doctor, labelling the psychotic illnesses as the biggest burden on the developing world in the coming years. “Even the tragic events do not affect all those who witness it. As many as 80 per cent of the survivors of a tragedy do not go in to chronic depression but only those fall in severe depression who are already vulnerable to it,'' explained the doctor. Dr George Christodoulo, member of the executive body of the World Psychiatry Association, advocated the integration of the mentally ill into the community rather than putting them separately in mental hospitals. “In Greece we have experimented with the shifting of the patients from the hospital set ups to the community itself, which is showing about better results, he added. |
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India lead in Total Tennis series
Chandigarh, January 30 Of the seven matches, including a doubles tie, played today, Indians won five. The first match of the day was played between Gurmohit Singh of India and the number three player of Pakistan team Khurram Nazir. Gurmohit Singh put an early pressure on Nazir by winning the first three games in a row with ease. Nazir held his next service game to take the score 3-1. Then Gurmohit held his serve to make it 4-1. Both held their next service games to make the score at 5-2. Nazir won the next game to make it 5-3. Gurmohit wrapped up the match 6-3. The second match of day was played between Simmer Singh of India and Zahra Ali Khan of Pakistan. Simmer proved too good for her Pakistani opponent Zahra and outclassed her at 6-1. The third match of the day was played between the Pakistan under-17 number one player Umar Babar and the local lad Karan Patnaik. Babar proved his top ranking in Pakistan as he thrashed Karan at 6-0. The fourth match was between Navinder Pal Singh of India and Ali Shiekh of Pakistan. Navinder was too good for Ali Shiekh as he whitewashed is opponent Ali 6-0. In yet another tie of the day, second rank under-17 player from Pakistan took revenge of the defeat of his country player Ali Shiekh, as he defeated Navinder Pal Singh in a tough match 6-4. It was not a good day for Zahra Ali Khan of Pakistan as she lost her second match of the day. She played the sixth match of the day against Mehak Singh of India and lost 3-6. The only doubles tie of the day went to Indians. The pair of Gurmohit Singh and Navinder Pal Singh saved two match points from the Pakistani pair of Umar Babar and Tanvir Ashiq. At one stage the Pakistanis were leading 5-2 and had two match points. From there, the Indians came back strongly and took the next five games in a row to wrap up the match in their favour at 7-5. By winning five matches today, the Indians were leading 9-5 to Pakistan. Tomorrow, the matches will begin at 3 pm. |
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Punjab health corp gets tennis courts
Mohali, January 30 Mr
T.R. Sarangal, Managing Director, PHSC, welcomed the chief guest. A group of Pakistani tennis players were also honoured on the occasion by Mr Gill. Led by Rashid Ahmed Malik, an international tennis player from Pakistan, the entire team that is visiting Indian include
Inam-ul-Haq, Rafaqat Shaheen, Quarat Ul-Ain Rai, Tanveer Ashiq, Qasim Virk, Fazan Khurram, Laiqe Pirzada, Rai Azeem Saeed, Mohammad Omer Babar, Zulfikar Ali Khan, Zehra Ali Khan Fauzia
Iftiqar, Khurram Nizir, Ali Ashghar Sheikh and Ashghar Malik Sheikh was honoured on the occasion. The Principal Secretary Health, Mr D.S. Guru, the Deputy Commissioner, Ropar, Mrs Seema Jain, the Ropar Civil Surgeon, Mrs Rana Harinder, and SDM, Mohali,
M.L. Sharma were also present at the occasion. |
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Minerva Academy beat Swami XI
Chandigarh, January 30 Winning the toss and electing to bat first, the Swami XI team was bowled out for 116 in 24.3 overs. Deepak Lohtiya claimed 3 wickets for just 9 runs. Ranjit Bajaj took 3 for 32 while Karan Kherwal and Rajesh Vaid accounted for 2 wickets each. Harinder made 34 and Kirpal 18, taking their team total to 116.Minerva Academy had a unlucky start. Their opener Harish Garg was run out on the very first ball.Varun Rajput steadied the innings by making a healthy 30 off 20 balls. Tejwinder Gill made a quick fire 32 of just 16 balls before being run out while Ranjit Bajaj and Rajesh Vaid scored 18 and 20 respectively. They achieved the target in just 12.3 overs. In the second match of the day, Panchkula Cricket club overcame Anoop Cricket Club by four wickets. They could only muster 109 for 9 in their allotted 25 overs. Anoop made 24 and Kanwar 19, making them the only two batsmen to reach double figures. Panchkula Cricket Club achieved the target in 20 overs. Karan made 55 runs to help his team reach the target. Brief scores: Ist match; Swami XI: 116 all out in 24.3 overs (Harinder 34, Kirpal 18, Ajay 10, Deepak Lohtiya 3 for nine, Ranjit Bajaj 3 for 32, Rajesh Vaid 2 for 17, Karan Kherwal 2 for 20, Minerva Academy: 120 for 5 in 12.3 Overs (Varun Rajput 30, Tejwinder Gill 32, Ranjit Bajaj 18, Rajesh Vaid 20, Rocky Ratta 15 n.o. IInd match; Anoop Cricket Club: 109 for 9 in 25 Overs (Anoop 24, Kanwar 19, Rouble 3 for 12, Ajay 2 for 26 : Panchkula Cricket Club: 110 for 6 in 20 overs (Karan 55, Rouble 15, Sandeep Gulati 2 for 10, Vikram 2 for 23. Powerlifting meet: Powerlifters from Chandigarh brought laurels to the city by winning two gold medals, six silver medals and secured overall fifth place in powerlifting championship. According to Mr HS Bansal, secretary of the Chandigarh Powerlifting Association, in the 52 kg class, Navjot Singh won second place by lifting a total weight of 477.5 kg. He got silver medal in bench press by lifting a weight of 112.5 kg. In the 75 kg class, Sandeep Kainth had secured second place by lifting a total weight of 655.0 kg and won a gold medal in bench press by lifting 162.5 kg and finished fourth in Junior National Powerlifting meet. In the 100 kg category, Jaskaran won the silver medal by lifting a total weight of 717.5 kg. He also bagged gold medal in squat (290 kg), and silver medal in bench press (167.5 kg). Harjit Singh, in the above 90 kg class, and Jagtar Singh, in the above 125 kg, also excelled by securing fourth place in junior championship. |
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AirTel CMTS whacks Ericsson XI
Chandigarh, January 30 Hitting all around the ground, Kanav executed 12 brilliant boundaries and also hit a huge six as he raced to his century in just 75 deliveries. He was also associated in a strong 124-run partnership with Shalender (39) for the first-wicket partnership. Imran remained not out on 37 as AirTel CMTS posted an impressive total of 225 for 2 wickets in the stipulated 25 overs. In reply, Ericsson XI, playing their first match, were skittled out for just 61 runs. Only Arun was able to reach the double-figure mark with 17 runs. Agaman (3 for 12) and Dilbag Singh (2 for 8) were the wrecker-in-chiefs. This was the second victory for AirTel CMTS from two league matches. Their last pool 'A' match is against BSNL XI. Kanav was declared the man of the match. Brief scores: AirTel CMTS: 225 for 2 in 25 overs (Kanav Verma 100, Imran 37 not out, Shalender 39). Ericsson XI: 61 (Arun 17, Agman 3 for 12, Dilbag Singh 2 for 8). In another match, chasing a target of 149 runs, AirTel BIL XI achieved the target in the 24th over as they beat Hutch XI in a group 'B' match by two wickets. An unbeaten knock of 66 in 49 balls by Sukhjeet Singh fashioned their victory. Hutch XI batted first and posted 148 for nine in allotted 25 overs. Upender (34, 3x4s) and Sameer (20) were their main scorers. Kailash emerged the top wicket-taker for AirTel BIL XI as he dismissed four Hutch batsmen for 23 runs. In reply, AirTel BIL XI scored 149 for eight in 23.1 overs and won by two wickets. Sukhjeet Singh remained not out on 66 which he scored in 49 balls. His knock contained 10 fours. He was declared the man of the match. Brief scores: Hutch XI: 148 for 9 in 25 overs (Upender 34, Sameer 20, 20,, Deepak 16, Kailash 4 for 23). AirTel BIL XI: Sukhjeet Singh 66 not out, Neeraj Kapoor 11, Rajiv 2 for 24, Rohit 3 for 20). |
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Hoteliers dish out defeat to journos
Chandigarh, January 30 Among the remaining players, Balam scored 10 while Rajbir added eight. Rajiv scored six runs while and Anu K. Bansal added two to the scoreboard. For Chandigarh Press Club, Surinder Baijee claimed three wickets while Subhash Rajta scalped two. However, a large number of extras, 29 in all, helped the hoteliers in posting a fighting total. The Chandigarh Press Club started the run-chase in a positive manner, with the first-wicket pair of Ajay Banerjee and Pawan making 37 runs. However, fall of wickets in quick succession took the match away from the grasp of the Chandigarh Press Club team, which was finally left stranded at 138 for the loss of eight wickets after the allotted overs. Pawan top-scored with 22 runs, while Maneesh scored a brisk 18 in just 17 balls. Among the other batsmen, Ajay scored 16 and Gagan Sethi scored 10 runs. For GK International, Sanjeev took three wickets while Puran, Rajiv and Vikas scalped two each. |
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