Living with a Family Member Having Mental Health Issues

Authors

  • Bushra Akram Principal Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Nishtar Medical University/Hospital, Multan, Pakistan. https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2072-3752

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52053/jpap.v5i4.388

Keywords:

Caregiver, Family Member, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Pakistan

Abstract

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Author Biography

Bushra Akram, Principal Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Nishtar Medical University/Hospital, Multan, Pakistan.

 

 

 

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Published

2024-12-31

How to Cite

Akram, B. (2024). Living with a Family Member Having Mental Health Issues. Journal of Professional & Applied Psychology, 5(4), 552–554. https://doi.org/10.52053/jpap.v5i4.388