Ensuring Mental Wellbeing for Every Human
Recognizing that there is a clear and moral need for a systematic, sustained reform of mental health provision in Bangladesh, the Innovation for Wellbeing Foundation (IWF) was established in 2015 as a vehicle to introduce an integrated model of wellbeing for addressing poverty, inequality and injustice, particularly in the mental health arena.
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Background
Mental illness is a pressing concern for societies worldwide. Around 450 million people suffer from mental health problems in the world and it is the fourth highest cause of death in global indexes. Depression, a serious and prevalent mental illness, is the second leading cause of disability worldwide. In Bangladesh, the 2003-2005 national survey suggests that 16% adults and 18% children suffer from mental illness. Compare that to around 200 psychiatrists, 50 clinical psychologists and 800 beds dedicated to mental health services in the state level. Altogether they cover only 1% of the estimated needs and the treatment is predominantly based on medical models. Despite additional mental health services provided by Non-Governmental Organizations and private clinics, the response to mental illness in Bangladesh is nowhere close to the extent needed.
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