Mental Health Support in Bangladesh After Natural Disasters Strike

Mental Health Support in Bangladesh After Natural Disasters Strike

Bangladesh ranks among the top countries in the world in terms of deaths and home displacements due to natural disasters. Between 1970 and 2005, half a million people died from natural disasters, primarily cyclones, floods, riverbank erosion and droughts. While the main responses to such devastation have been to the physical well-being of citizens and to rebuild infrastructure, another key issue is addressing the mental health concerns of those …