Explain the importance of assessment of disability. Suggest some measures to promote welfare of people affected with mental disorders.

Mental disorders have an impact on the individual, their family and on the community. The person suffering from the illness experiences not only the symptoms but also the consequences, viz. inability to participate in work and leisure activity, discrimination and stigma due to the illness.

1. Assessment of Disability and Burden Mental disorders lead to a significant disruption in the lives of the affected and their care-givers. It is important to assess the functioning of affected persons in various domains like carrying out the routine activities necessary to fulfill their roles at home, work/ school or in other social areas. Disability is a commonly used measure to study the burden of illness as mental disorders are commonly chronic and lead to substantial impairment in various domains of life. Importance of assessing disability Diagnosis and assessment of disability is valuable because it can predict various factors like:

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