On the directives of Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, Tahaffuz Centers established for citizens in distress due to psychological issues in all districts of the province

On the directives of Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, Tahaffuz Centers established for citizens in distress due to psychological issues in all districts of the province

On the directives of Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, Tahaffuz Centers established for citizens in distress due to psychological issues in all districts of the province. The in-charge Tahaffuz Centres have requested that King Edward Medical University provide staff for the provision of services to a large number of citizens. The request sent to the vice chancellor of King Edward Medical University by the in-charge Tahaffuz Centres, it has been said that support should be provided due to the rush of citizens and children suffering from psychological problems and drug users in the Tahaffuz Centres, and specialist staff from the Department of Psychiatry and Child Psychiatry should be appointed in the Tahaffuz Centres; the said staff will provide assistance in screening and diagnosing people suffering from psychological problems.

The application further stated that services and handling should be provided to affected citizens with psychological illnesses, and staff at protection centers should be trained for this purpose and provide screening and treatment facilities to police personnel in the treatment of mental illnesses. The said request has been sent to the Vice Chancellor of King Edward Medical University on behalf of the in-charge Tahaffuz Centres.

 (Handout No. 552)

Syed Mubashar Hussain

Director Public Relations
Punjab Police

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