Fear, anxiety caused by coronavirus: Counselling Centre set up at LGH

Psycho-Counselling Centre has been set up at Lahore General Hospital to address the maximum fear and anxiety caused by the Corona Virus outbreak and the psychological problems that result from it. Principal Post Graduate Medical Institute Prof. Dr. Sardar Muhammad Al-freed Zafar has said that the coronavirus epidemic and its related problems all over the world are deeply rooted in human psychology.

Negative effects are causing the mood of the general public, sleeping problems; anger, bitterness and depression are also on the rise, leading to an increase in physical ailments. He said that especially blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hepatitis and cancer are main problems which are necessary for prevention and elimination.

Principal PGMI said that in order to create hope and courage among the people, their psychological problems should also be given full attention so that the people with full perseverance and courage, besides trusting Allah, take precautions. Be able to cope with the situation by following the steps, he added. Prof. Al-freed said that 24 hours doctors will be available at phones at LGH which will provide citizens with guidance on coronavirus and other diseases.