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June 26, 2026Discover Public HealthOpen Access

Recognizing schizophrenia as a public health and equity priority in Pakistan

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RAR AliSSSonia Sameen

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Opinion paper highlights mental health gaps in Pakistan, suggesting urgent policy action for equity and care.

Key Points

  • To advocate for schizophrenia's recognition as a public health priority in Pakistan by addressing systemic barriers.
  • Examines gaps in mental health literacy and care pathways in Pakistan.
  • Discusses cultural stigma and its impact on treatment delays.
  • Proposes training for general physicians and use of telepsychiatry tools.
  • Identifies cultural stigma and resource shortages as key barriers to care.
  • Highlights the need for improved mental health financing and distribution of workforce.
  • Recommends policy reforms to integrate mental health into primary care and expand insurance coverage.

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Ali et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a3e1809030ad1a9b309151ehttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-026-02394-z
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