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Mental health, are we at risk?
Shabeena Tawar1, Sanjana Seth Bhatia1, Mookkiah Ilankumaran1
1Dept of Community Medicine, Station Health Organisation, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Summary
A study found a high prevalence of psychiatric disturbance among married women in South Mumbai. Early intervention and counseling are recommended for managing common mental health disorders.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Psychiatry
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Mental health is integral to overall well-being, closely linked with physical health.
- Globally, approximately 500 million individuals experience neurotic, stress-related, or psychological issues.
- Indian mental morbidity surveys indicate a prevalence rate of 18-20 per 1000 people.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of psychiatric disturbance in married women aged 18-45 in an urban South Mumbai community.
- To identify common mental health issues within this demographic.
Main Methods:
- A community-based, cross-sectional descriptive study design was employed.
- The World Health Organization's Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ 20) was administered to participants.
- Statistical analysis was used to calculate the prevalence of psychiatric disturbance.
Main Results:
- The study revealed a significant prevalence of psychiatric disturbance at 27.27% in the total sample.
- Somatic symptoms were frequently reported, potentially indicating underlying mental health conditions.
- A high rate of common mental disorders was observed in the studied population.
Conclusions:
- The findings highlight a substantial prevalence of psychiatric disturbance (27.27%) within the community.
- Distinguishing between despair and depression is crucial for clinical diagnosis.
- Encouraging women to seek counseling is vital for the diagnosis and management of common mental disorders.
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