Public Mental Health and Access to Mental Health Services in South Asia DOI
Russell Kabir, Sharon Shivuli Isigi, Catharina J. Candussi

et al.

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Public mental health in South Asia faces several challenges due to a range of socio-economic and cultural factors. In this region, is stigmatized often not considered priority issue. One the biggest lack awareness understanding issues. Many people still consider illness as result personal weakness, stigma associated with makes reluctant seek treatment. The compounded by beliefs superstitions that lead individuals families seeking alternative therapies such faith healing or traditional medicine instead evidence-based treatments. Another challenge shortage professionals resources region. Additionally, investment services government private sector further limits access care. There inadequate funding for programmes, are diverted other priorities. Consequently, formation legislative initiatives policies has been approved address escalating Therefore, chapter, existing legislation across examined.

Language: Английский

Trend of Suicide Research in South Asia: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Last Three Decades DOI
S. M. Yasir Arafat, Ravi Philip Rajkumar, Sujita Kumar Kar

et al.

OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 25, 2025

We aimed to perform a bibliometric review on suicide in South Asia. conducted search Scopus. Articles published English language with affiliations of eight Asian countries between 1991 and the date were included. The revealed that number articles has been increased both yearly decade wise. More than two-thirds papers India regional collaborations. SMY Arafat M Eddleston ( n = 83) leading authors, National Institute Mental Health Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru highest research publications 298), Indian Journal Forensic Medicine And Toxicology was journal, Wellcome Trust funder across decades after 2000s. This bibilometric analysis role research, which is commensurate its higher burden.

Language: Английский

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Prison mental health in South‐East Asia: A narrative review DOI Creative Commons
S. M. Yasir Arafat, Sujita Kumar Kar,

Chittahari Abhayanayake

et al.

Brain and Behavior, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(8)

Published: Aug. 1, 2024

Abstract Background South‐East Asia is a densely populated region with considerable, however, under‐prioritized mental health burden. Little known about the burden and services status in prisons of region. Objectives We aimed to investigate individual country‐wise prison Asian Methods performed narrative review based on evidence available PubMed, Scopus, PsycINFO, Google, Google Scholar considering objectives. highlighted country perspectives total population, numbers, prisoner prevalence psychiatric disorders suicide among prisoners, services, current challenges, ways ahead. Results discussed five countries (Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Sri Lanka). found overcrowding (131.4%–215.6%) prisons, high (40%–100%), negligible lack data some variations countries. Among countries, Bangladesh has highest (66.4%–100%) morbidity an absence system. Conclusions Prison tSouth‐East neglected domain warrants attention regarding ensuring adequate prisoners as there are unmet needs poorly supported needs.

Language: Английский

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Suicidal Behavior and Suicide Prevention in Bangladesh DOI
S. M. Yasir Arafat

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Suicide and suicide prevention remains under-prioritized in Bangladesh. Available evidence suggests that the rate of varies widely estimates from different sources. Reliable good quality data is a challenge Females die more than males country. Hanging poisoning are leading methods attempts. Young populations especially those below 30 years age Mental illness, adverse life events, social isolation, unemployment, sexual abuse, substance misuse, past attempts, marital disharmony, familial discord prominent risk factors. A attempt criminal offense Along with this, there high stigma inadequate literacy. Quality reporting attempts print online newspapers, movies, drama low presence potentially harmful characteristics an absolute absence helpful characteristics. Prevention initiatives have been noted albeit they inadequate, dispersed, uncoordinated. Nation-wide study, enduring high-quality data, enhanced research, sufficient funds, governance, adequate political attention, coordinated efforts warranted to formulate national strategy.

Language: Английский

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Addiction Research in South Asia DOI
Aishwariya Jha, Abhishek Kumar Sharma, Jayant Mahadevan

et al.

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Policy, Legalisation and Programs Related to Substance Use Disorders in South Asia DOI

Nandhini Bojappen,

Prabhat Chand

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Public Health Aspects and Interventions for Substance Use Disorders in South Asia DOI
Ravi Philip Rajkumar

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Overview of Substance Use Disorder in South Asia DOI

Shinjini Choudhury,

Tanmay Joshi,

Abhishek Ghosh

et al.

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Public Mental Health and Access to Mental Health Services in South Asia DOI
Russell Kabir, Sharon Shivuli Isigi, Catharina J. Candussi

et al.

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Public mental health in South Asia faces several challenges due to a range of socio-economic and cultural factors. In this region, is stigmatized often not considered priority issue. One the biggest lack awareness understanding issues. Many people still consider illness as result personal weakness, stigma associated with makes reluctant seek treatment. The compounded by beliefs superstitions that lead individuals families seeking alternative therapies such faith healing or traditional medicine instead evidence-based treatments. Another challenge shortage professionals resources region. Additionally, investment services government private sector further limits access care. There inadequate funding for programmes, are diverted other priorities. Consequently, formation legislative initiatives policies has been approved address escalating Therefore, chapter, existing legislation across examined.

Language: Английский

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