According to the Suan Dusit University survey, pressures from the economy as well as health issues have arisen during the coronavirus pandemic. Researchers from the University of Bangkok last week questioned 1,239 respondents what their biggest issues were, suggesting mental health conditions like depression and anxiety have become even worse.
Suicides were often rising due to the tension created by the pandemic, with money and other worries. Chiang Mai University scholars also researched cases of suicide that happened between late March and mid-April. They noticed that the lockout, company failures, work cuts and furloughs caused 38 suicide attempts, the Bangkok Post notes.
Last month, the UN warned of a global mental health epidemic. Also, children who are kept out of school to shield them from the infection will face tension and anxiety, said an official at the World Health Organisation.
"The elderly experience pressures because they are at high risk for serious infection."
Suan Dusit University's survey showed many people concerned about the economy, others claimed they had no savings. Many even claim they are in default, or they have increased their default after the pandemic.
Any of the Susan Dusit survey results are: ...
Around 71 per cent claim payments are strained
62 per cent think for their wealth because of reduced wages
63 per cent think over their work reductions
70 per cent concern over their family members' safety
60 per cent claim that their mental wellbeing is deteriorating
If you or someone you know is in emotional pain, please call Thailand's 24-hour Samaritans hotline: 02 713 6791 (English), 02 713 6793 (Thai) or 1323 (Thai) Thai Mental Wellbeing Hotline.
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