Mental health issues are not our own failing: Dr Maumoon Shareef

"We have to accept that it is not due to our moral failings, or laziness, but actual illnesses that we are combatting," Dr Maumoon Shareef said, early in the start of our conversation.

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Dr Maumoon Shareef.

Mariyath Mohamed

2024-12-02 09:58:42

Too often, mental health illnesses are left untreated, considered not a 'valid illness', or even not worthy of seeking professional help.

This leads to many complications, and sometimes even tragedies, for individuals, and society, that could have been potentially avoided with proper professional care and early intervention.

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