Policemen told to give importance to their health

Policemen told to give importance to their health

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Oct 15, 2017: Police personnel should give priority to both their physical and mental health as they face a lot of job-related stress, said psychiatrist P.V. Bhandary.

He was presiding over a workshop on stress management for police personnel organised as part of World Mental Health Day by the district government hospital, district police and Dr. A.V. Baliga Memorial Hospital. The theme this year is ‘mental health at the workplace’.

Dr. Bhandary said teachers, doctors and police personnel face a lot of stress. Teachers deal with monotony and parental expectations, doctors deal with pressure from regulations and the public, and policemen face pressure from their superiors and the public. He said there is a close connection between physical and mental health. “Police personnel above 40 years of age should compulsorily do regular check-up of their blood sugar and blood pressure. They should do an hour’s walking daily,” he said.

“One who pleases all, pleases none. A problem in mind is a problem doubled and a problem shared is a problem halved. The police department must also appoint stress-management experts,” he said.

Inaugurating the workshop, Kumara Chandra, Additional Superintendent of Police, said many times, police constables work from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. because of security duties. As per a previous government circular, police personnel have to be given training in stress management and yoga.