Suicide, Stigma and COVID-19: A Call for Action From Low and Middle Income Countries.

Journal: Frontiers in psychiatry

Volume: 13

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Affiliated Institutions:  Department of Psychiatry, Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial Hospital, Kashmir, India. Department of Psychiatry, University of Kelaniya, Ragama, Sri Lanka. Department of Psychiatry, Psychosis Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Department of Psychiatry, College of Medical Sciences, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria. Department of Psychiatry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil. Department of Mental Health, Heim Pal National Pediatric Institute, Budapest, Hungary. Fortis Hospital, New Delhi, India. Mental Health Unit, Hospital School of the University Fernando Pessoa, Gondomar, Portugal. Consultant Geriatric Psychiatrist, APOLLO Multispecialty Hospitals, Kolkata, India.

Abstract summary 

Suicide is a global health issue that needs to be addressed. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an increased mental health burden. Stigma has obstructed efforts to prevent suicide as individuals who need urgent support do not seek appropriate help. The influence of stigma is likely to grow in tandem with the COVID-19 pandemic. The stigmatization of persons with mental illnesses is widespread worldwide, and it has substantial effects on both the individual and society. Our viewpoints aim to address the probable link between stigma and suicide in the wake of the current pandemic and propose ideas for reducing suicide-related stigma.

Authors & Co-authors:  Shoib Sheikh S Chandradasa Miyuru M Saeed Fahimeh F Armiya'u Aishatu Yusha'u AY Roza Thiago Henrique TH Ori Dorottya D Jakhar Jitender J Rodrigues-Silva Nuno N Banerjee Debanjan D

Study Outcome 

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Statistics
Citations :  World Health Organization [WHO]. Suicide Worldwide in 2019: Global Health Estimates. Genova: World Health Organization; (2019).
Authors :  9
Identifiers
Doi : 894524
SSN : 1664-0640
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Other Terms
COVID-19;mental health;psychiatry;stigma;suicide
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Country of Study
Publication Country
Switzerland