Pakistan, June 24 -- A rise in suicide incidents across South Punjab has pointed to a mental health crisis in the region. In recent weeks, several cases of young men and women taking their own lives have been reported, with little to no attention paid to the underlying psychological and social issues that drive such acts.
According to mental health professionals, the primary triggers behind these tragedies include untreated depression, emotional isolation, economic pressure, and family conflict. What makes the issue more alarming is the lack of awareness and acceptance of mental illness in the region, particularly in conservative and rural areas where emotional distress is often ignored or dismissed.
Clinical psychologist Dr Sehar Iqbal, ...