“…According to the culture of Pakistan, the basic family division is an expanded blood-related system with several peers living together, and thus in a collectivized culture, this social distancing creates a contest on the mental health of all the family members [ 5 , 6 ]. People may encounter worry of death, be afraid of catching themselves or their family's infection, anxiety, anger, depressive symptoms, and other mental health concerns during this pandemic [ 7 ]. The COVID-19 pandemic coupled with social stigma and out-of-pocket expenses has harmed our society hindering and discouraging patients from seeking much-needed medical care [ 6 , 8 ].…”