The COVID-19 pandemic and serious psychological consequences in Bangladesh: A population-based nationwide study

2020253 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

Authors

Mohammed A. Mamun · Jahangirnagar University

Najmuj Sakib · Bangladesh University

David Gozal · University of Missouri Health System

A. K. M. Israfil Bhuiyan

Sahadat Hossain · Jahangirnagar University

Md. Bodrud-Doza · BRAC

Firoj Al‐Mamun · Jahangirnagar University

Abstract

COVID-19 is associated with major psychological impact across Bangladesh, underlining the need of strategically located psychological support measures and improved access to mental health services, especially among women and younger people.

Topics & Keywords

COVID-19 and Mental Health Digital Mental Health Interventions COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Affective Disorders

Volume 279, pp. 462-472

DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2020.10.036

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