Interviewee : Ms.

Rajeshwari Bekkam
Age: 42 years old
Profession: A nurse in VIBGYOR
Q1. What are the various types of medical facilities in this area? Is
medical assistance available throughout the day as well as night?
A. The various medical facilities in this area include PLCs, Clinics, and
Hospitals. However, if we require critical care, we will have to seek
help from different hospitals, which are far and not easily accessible
to everyone in this area. Yes, medical assistance is available 24/7 in
multiple hospitals and clinics where aid can be availed during the day
and night.
Q2. Are there medical facilities that specialize in treatment of
different medical issues? Are all of them given equal importance?
A. In the current world, there are quite a lot of diseases coming up.
One such disease is cancer, which is dealt with by oncologists. In the
past few years, the food we eat has chemicals and preservatives in it.
They are grown with pesticides, which also plays a role in the
people's health. Hence, we need specialized treatments. It is also
necessary to have specialist hospitals for the same.
3. Is mental health given the same significance when compared to
other physical health ailments?
A. Definitely, it is necessary to give mental health equal significance
with respect to other physical health issues. According to me, mental
health is essential, because if the mental health is okay, people will
be able to make the right decisions and take a stand. If the mental
strategy is alright, then we make the appropriate judgement.
Therefore, mental health must be given equal priority
Interviewee : Ms. Krati
Profession: works in the PLC department.
Q. Why, according to you, is mental health important? Is it given
enough attention in our country?
A. Mental health and well-being influences our thoughts, emotions,
and behaviours. It also determines how we respond to stress,
interact with people, and make wise decisions. In our country, there
has been a major development in the thought process of people and
there is much more awareness now when compared to earlier times.
Prejudice and ignorance continue to be obstacles, despite the fact
that counselling and medical care are accessible. The facilities for
mental health and the proper assistance is still not easily available.
The government is trying to make appropriate schemes to help its
citizens for the same such as National Mental Health Programme.