October 10 is the World Mental Health Day According to a new study released by the Cosmos Institute of Mental Health and Behavioural Sciences (CIMBS) about 75 per cent of people suffering from schizophrenia live with 'high level of disability' The findings are based on a telephonic survey where more than 100 families were contacted. The questions were answered by them anonymously. About 56 percent of caretakers indicated that schizophrenics are a burden of personal care while 63 percent indicated them a burden of financial care. According to Sunil Mittal senior psychiatrist with the CIMBS the survey results highlight the
