Citation

Daria S, Islam MR. J. Affect. Disord. Rep. 2022; 8: e100320.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.jadr.2022.100320

PMID

35156072

PMCID

PMC8821023

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought an unprecedented natural event on life. The mental health of students has been impacted due to the long-term closure of educational institutions. The suicide rate had been significantly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to previous years among Bangladeshi students. Several COVID-19 responses might be responsible for this increased suicidality among students. Therefore, family members should give them mental supports to reduce additional burdens due to the pandemic. The government and non-government organizations can take suicide prevention programs such as awareness campaigns, student counseling, internet-based interventions, etc. Also, the authority should vaccinate students, teachers, and other staff to reopen the academic institutions on an urgent basis.

Language: en

Keywords

Bangladesh; Mental health; COVID-19 pandemic; Student suicide; Suicidal tendency