BANGKOK, 12 September 2014 – The Ministry of Public Health has rehabilitated 473 people who were affected by political protests. 85% of them can now live a normal life but 28 other are under surveillance. Public health officers have been sent to continue rehabilitating them.
Deputy Director-General of the Department of Mental Health MD Phanphimon Wipulakorn on Friday announced the results of the ministry’s rehabilitation for political protest-affected people nationwide over the past four months. She said 13% of them still suffered from stress and some of them were diagnosed with depression, partly due to economic problems and their disabilities. The ministry would conclude the rehabilitation project on 15 September but would continue following up on the affected people until their mental health improved, the official said.
MD Phanphimon added that the all units should work together in reforming the country in order to reduce conflicts and create a happier society.
