Economic shocks and mental health in Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Economic shocks, that is, events that cause a sudden loss of income for households, are common in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), yet their impact on mental health remains understudied. While such shocks may contribute to depression and anxiety, evidence remains limited, particularly in resource-poor settings where mental health disorders are underdiagnosed and undertreated. This study examines the causal impact of economic shocks on depression and anxiety in a low-income context.

Methods

We used nationally representative panel data over two waves from Bangladesh, applying individual fixed effects to estimate the impact of economic shocks on mental health outcomes. Economic shocks were defined as adverse events negatively affecting income, assets

SUBMITTER: Alam SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12742073 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature