Many people do not seek the mental health care, support and treatment they need due to a lack of access to services and the stigma and discrimination associated with seeking help.
In Bangladesh, mental health service centers such as Moner Bali, Moner Janara and Ektu Golpo Koli have been established at district and sub-district levels in Jashore, Chapainawabganj and Sylhet districts to provide more mental health services in primary care. We are at the forefront of making it easier to use. level.
These centers provide a wide range of mental health services, including individual and group counseling, psychoeducation, pharmacological and psychosocial management support, and referrals for treatment of psychological, neurological, and substance use conditions. doing.
Photo credit: Dipankar Das: Mental Health Services Center, Moner Bari
Physicians at these facilities are trained in the Mental Health Gap Action Program (mhGAP), which provides non-specialist health professionals with a comprehensive training package on mental health conditions and , are available to support people with drug use conditions.
These centers are open to all residents and non-residents of the area and are an excellent example of integrating mental health services into the primary health care system. The service is committed to providing high quality and affordable mental health care to all people in the district.
Photo credit: Dipankar Das: Mental Health Services Center, Moner Bari
Currently, 19 centers have been established in Bangladesh, with over 7,000 people accessing services to date.
Given the huge treatment disparities that exist in Bangladesh (the difference between the number of people who need care and those who receive care), these centers will expand access to quality care and treatment and reach more people. This is an important step that will encourage you to receive the following: To ask for support.
Photo by Dipankar Das: Mental Health Services Center, Moner Bari
