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August 26, 2025International HealthOpen Access

Mental health issues, risks and barriers to care for Bangladeshi children and adolescents: insights from lived experiences

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MFMd. Omar FarukLouisiana State UniversityKCKamal Uddin Ahmed ChowdhuryUniversity of DhakaSJSabiha JahanDhaka Medical College and Hospital

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Implication

Qualitative research explores mental health challenges and access barriers in Bangladeshi children and adolescents, suggesting a need for targeted solutions.

Key Points

  • Mental health issues like anxiety and depression are rising among Bangladeshi children and adolescents, impacting their daily lives.
  • Key themes reveal barriers to care include low mental health literacy and societal stigma, which hinder access to services.
  • Qualitative methods involved semi-structured interviews with 38 participants, providing a comprehensive view of experiences in Bangladesh.
  • Findings may inform policy changes and psychosocial interventions to support young people's mental health in the region.

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Faruk et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af61fdad7bf08b1eae2810https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihaf091
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