The job insecurity and loss of jobs has a deep impact on the fabric of society as well as individual behaviors. A significant increase in domestic violence was also observed and reported across the country.
The heads of family or households losing their jobs and being unable to help their families.
This phenomenon disturbs the entire household and familial relationships. The sense of insecurity and the higher dependency of a family on a sole breadwinner cause hypertension and other psychological disorders.
This pattern also leads to heart problems that tend to develop into severe cardiovascular diseases or other disorder.
The recent example of a young man who committed suicide by jumping from the third floor of a shopping mall in Karachi.
This incident is a wake-up call for the community and different stakeholders to take measures for people with mental health challenges.
It has also shown the significance of initiating an awareness campaign for mentally disturbed individuals to facilitate them to share their problems with certified professionals.
Although the financial loss caused by the pandemic, it will take time for things to get back on track. Now time to help people with their psychological struggles and stay positive about the future.
Ref:
Information regarding Muslim World and Pakistan.
