Dozens of Punjab Police officers have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, according to Inspector General of Police (IG) Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar. According to media reports, in a meeting with DPO Sahiwal Faisal Shehzad, IG Anwar said that 51 police officers had been diagnosed with the condition during psychological profiling. He assured Shehzad that the force was providing the best treatment facilities to the affected officers.

IG Anwar also said that the welfare of police officers was his top priority. He said that the force was working to make the present leaders confident and successful administrators, and to promote the welfare of the soldiers. Earlier in the meeting, DPO Shehzad briefed IG Anwar on the completion and recovery of cases of serious crimes including kidnapping for ransom, blind murder, and robberies in the district.

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings, from mania to depression. It can be a debilitating condition, but it is treatable with medication and therapy. The news that dozens of Punjab Police officers have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder is a reminder of the challenges that police officers face. They are often exposed to traumatic events, which can lead to mental health problems such as PTSD and bipolar disorder. It is important to provide police officers with the support they need to cope with the challenges of their job. This includes access to mental health care and other support services.

 
Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)