Biological Management of Psychiatric Disorders in Bangladesh

Biological or pharmacological management plays a vital role in mental health services in Bangladesh. To some extent, psychotropics are the core of management in the country. Psychotropics are becoming available in the country keeping with the pace of the global market. Although other methods of neuromodulation like deep brain stimulation are yet to get the momentum. Additionally, the use of electroconvulsive therapy has been decreasing day by day. This chapter elaborates on the historical aspects of psychotropics and available drugs including antipsychotics, antidepressants, psychostimulants, anxiolytics, sedatives, hypnotics, etc. other methods include electroconvulsive therapy in Bangladesh which is rarely used nowadays. We also discussed some potential barriers to biological treatment like stigma and poor mental health literacy along with possible ways out from this situation for better mental health services in Bangladesh.