Suicide Prevention in Bangladesh
摘要
Suicide is a public health problem for both high-income and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Like many LMICs, it is a problem with less focus in Bangladesh. There is no national suicide surveillance system and prevention strategy in the country. A few initiatives have been taken to prevent suicide in the country, such as crisis helplines and a ban on hazardous pesticides. The current prevention initiatives lag when compared to the World Health Organization’s proposed components for a national suicide prevention strategy. A national database for suicidal behavior, additional empirical studies, responsible media reporting, crisis intervention, raising awareness, adequate mental health support, means restriction, decriminalization, a national suicide prevention strategy, and comprehensive and integrated efforts are warranted among different sectors of society for the prevention of suicide in Bangladesh. The chapter discusses the current scenario and future ways out for suicide prevention in the country.