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Friday, May 14, 2021, 20:17 GMT+7
Patients wait at the Ho Chi Minh City Mental Health Hospital on May 12, 2021. Photo: Xuan Mai / Tuoi Tre
The COVID-19 pandemic and hot weather have led to an ascent in mental illnesses in Ho Chi Minh City, evidenced by the increasing number of patients at the local mental health hospital.
Statistics from the Ho Chi Minh City Mental Health Hospital showed that 19,850 patients sought check-up and treatment services at the institution in April, up by 2,870 compared to March.
The number of patients with psychotic disorders rose by over 1,000 compared to March and by nearly 6,000 year on year.