Pakistan, Oct. 11 -- Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah have said that mental health is an essential component of a healthy life.

In their separate messages on World Mental Health Day, they stressed the need for raising awareness about mental health and understanding about related issues.

They said that instead of ignoring mental health problems, effective measures must be taken to address them.

The Governor and the Chief Minister said that people suffering from mental stress and anxiety need empathy and support, not criticism.

They emphasised that speaking about mental health issues was not a sign of weakness but a sign of courage.

The Governor said that eliminating misconceptions ...