Thousands battle depression as flooding leaves them homeless

Some 90,000 flood victims are suffering from stress, with the most serious cases now undergoing therapy, the Public Health Ministry said yesterday.

Medication is being provided for those regarded as suicidal, said Deputy Public Health Minister Torpong Chaiyasarn. He did not say how many victims were considered serious cases but estimated the overall number of distressed had reached 90,000 of the 2-million flood-affected across the country.

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