The notion of having a psychiatric disorder in at least 90% of suicides cannot be supported by available evidence in Bangladesh. Although the rate is lower, the health system is not adequate and neither prepared to deal with suicidal and self-harm behavior in the country. Due to being categorized as a criminal offence, persons with suicidal behavior are being avoided by private hospitals, while public hospitals neglect psychological care in the country. There is an inadequacy and inequitable distribution of psychiatrists, psychologists, and psychiatric social workers. Additionally, there is no notable formal training on suicide prevention for any category of service providers, and there is poor awareness, high stigma, and low suicide literacy. Currently, there are no specialized services for persons with suicidal behavior. There is no alternative to extending psychiatric services, raising awareness about suicide prevention, and urgent attention from policymakers and responsible authorities to address the care of patients and their family members with suicidal and self-harm behavior. This chapter discusses the psychiatric morbidity among suicidal behaviors and the current status of psychiatric services provided to the incumbents in Bangladesh.

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Mental Health and Suicidal Behavior in Bangladesh

  • S. M. Yasir Arafat

摘要

The notion of having a psychiatric disorder in at least 90% of suicides cannot be supported by available evidence in Bangladesh. Although the rate is lower, the health system is not adequate and neither prepared to deal with suicidal and self-harm behavior in the country. Due to being categorized as a criminal offence, persons with suicidal behavior are being avoided by private hospitals, while public hospitals neglect psychological care in the country. There is an inadequacy and inequitable distribution of psychiatrists, psychologists, and psychiatric social workers. Additionally, there is no notable formal training on suicide prevention for any category of service providers, and there is poor awareness, high stigma, and low suicide literacy. Currently, there are no specialized services for persons with suicidal behavior. There is no alternative to extending psychiatric services, raising awareness about suicide prevention, and urgent attention from policymakers and responsible authorities to address the care of patients and their family members with suicidal and self-harm behavior. This chapter discusses the psychiatric morbidity among suicidal behaviors and the current status of psychiatric services provided to the incumbents in Bangladesh.