“If local governments can determine which age group or what occupations are showing higher risks for suicides, suicide prevention measures can be implemented swiftly." As Young as FiveIn Asia, the toll could be compounded by greater stigma around mental health issues compared to western societies. Funding and investment in mental health infrastructure to serve vulnerable populations is urgently needed in Covid-19’s wake, experts said. “Financial support from the government is important, but so is recognizing that mental health is an issue," ADB’s Sawada said. “Measures to address mental health should be a pillar of public health policy as well."

Source: Mint October 08, 2020 21:11 UTC