BANGKOK – The Department of Mental Health has assured that there is no reason for panic if people follow the government’s recommendations for public health.
The comment came after the Ministry of Public Health confirmed an Omani traveler had contracted Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in the country’s second infection. Currently, the Omani patient is receiving medical treatment in quarantine at the Bamrasnaradura Infectious Diseases Institute.
Dr. Jessada Chokdamrongsuk, Director-General of the Department of Mental Health.
Dr. Jessada Chokdamrongsuk, Director-General of the Department of Mental Health, echoed the Prime Minister’s earlier statements and advised the people to follow developments in the news closely and take care to maintain personal hygiene. He voiced concerns that unnecessary stress over a possible MERS outbreak could take a toll on the people. Symptoms of clinical stress include insomnia, headaches, dizziness, upset stomach, and nausea.
Anyone experiencing these symptoms is urged to contact the department, nearby hospitals, or the mental health hotline at 1323.
