Common mental health problems among different populations in Bangladesh– A systematic review

Document Type : Review Article

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1 Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Biological Science, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh. Institute of Natural Resources Research and Development, Rajshahi-6206, Bangladesh.

2 Department of Psychology, Faculty of Biological Science, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh. Institute of Natural Resources Research and Development, Rajshahi-6206, Bangladesh.

3 Department of Islamic Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh. Institute of Natural Resources Research and Development, Rajshahi-6206, Bangladesh.

10.22038/JFMH.2024.82635.3169

Abstract

Introduction: Mental disorders are a significant global public health issue, particularly prevalent in low and middle-income nations. The burden of mental diseases is substantial in Bangladesh, but a generally unrecognized and under-researched field from the very beginning; however, it has been getting researchers' attention in recent years. The number of systematic reviews on the mental health state of Bangladesh is scarce. However, no study focused on mental disorders in different populations.
 
Materials and Methods: The review paper examines mental disorders in seven different populations, including younger, older, medical students, university students, vulnerable, Indigenous, and general people, and investigates the four most prevalent mental disorders in Bangladesh: depression, anxiety, stress, and suicide.
 
Results: Initially, we screened 71 papers using exclusion and inclusion criteria and then selected 24 papers for further analysis following the PRISMA procedures. This paper reviews studies published from August 2021 to July 2023. Overall, the study found that females are more suffer mental health problems than men do. The findings of this paper suggest that adolescents and vulnerable people suffer more than any other population, and the two most prevalent diseases are anxiety and depression.
 
Conclusion: We need effective preventive actions against future pandemics to reduce long-term consequences.

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Journal of Fundamentals of Mental Health
Volume 27, Issue 1
January and February 2025
Pages 1-11

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