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Mental health services vital to overcome trauma

Most importantly, a suicide prevention helpline, will also be operational. Trained counsellors will assess mental health symptoms and refer patients to the hospital if needed

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KEM Hospital. File Photo

KEM Hospital. File Photo

Reports stated that at least four municipal hospitals in Mumbai are ready to provide mental health services to those injured in the Pahalgam terror attack and their kin to tide them over trauma. The hospitals are Nair, KEM, Sion and Cooper. The services include counselling, assessment of acute stress and screening for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The BMC stated that medication and hospitalisation will be provided if needed. Emergency counselling and medication for stress, insomnia, restlessness and flashbacks of the incident will also be available. Most importantly, a suicide prevention helpline, will also be operational. Trained counsellors will assess mental health symptoms and refer patients to the hospital if needed.

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