Psychological health is at the core of our humanity and there is no health without mental health. Apart from the health care professionals, the elderly, adolescents, and people with pre-existing mental health conditions are most at risk. Even though I’m not a health care expert, to me, mental health problems are the most substantial causes of human unhappiness. If we do not address the mental health needs related to the pandemic, there will be massive long-term consequences for families and societies. I think the government, especially the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and civil society, needs to immediately address the severe mental health consequences of this pandemic.

Source: Dhaka Tribune July 04, 2020 09:56 UTC