Only 13% of mental health patients seek treatment in first year: expert
Saudi Psychiatric Association head says most people with mental health disorders delay seeking medical help, often waiting up to eight years.
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AIFiras Al-Awad, president of the Saudi Psychiatric Association, said that only 13% of people with mental health disorders seek medical help within the first year of experiencing symptoms.
Speaking to Al Ekhbariya TV, he added that treatment can be delayed by as much as eight years due to low awareness and social stigma, making recovery more difficult and highlighting the importance of early detection.
Al-Awad emphasized that mental health is a crucial aspect of a person's life, affecting not only the individual but also their environment, family, workplace, and studies.
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