14-35% of patients in Karbala psychologically disturbed

KARBALA / IraqiNews.com: Around 14-35 percent of patients visiting health centers in Karbala are suffering from psychological problems, the province’s health department said on Saturday. “It is important to disseminate mental health education among people,” said Saleem Kadhum, the department’s media spokesperson. He called for cooperation in this regard with clerics, non-governmental organizations and the education department. The holy Shiite city of Karbala lies 110 km southwest of the Iraqi capital Baghdad. MH (P)/AmR 1