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Survey on the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions on Mental Health and Psychological Issues among Adolescents & Youth in Rohingya Refugee Camps and Host Communities
BACKGROUND
Amidst the protracted Rohingya refugee crisis, the mental health and well-being of both refugees and host community members, especially adolescents and youth, remain a pressing concern. Factors like violence, prolonged displacement, limited resources, and a lack of access to quality mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services have profoundly impacted their wellbeing. The transition from adolescence to adulthood also adds another layer of challenges for young people, amplifying the impact of external factors on their mental well-being.
Against this backdrop, it is crucial to improve the availability, accessibility and quality of MHPSS services while tackling the stigma and lack of awareness surrounding mental health issues. The Survey on the Knowledge, Attitudes and Perceptions on Mental Health and Psychological Issues among Adolescents & Youth in Rohingya Refugee Camps and Host Communities (MHPSS Survey) contributes to the endeavor by uncovering insights on the the mental health needs and challenges faced by adolescents and youth in both the refugee and host communities. The study provides evidence to inform and advocate for adolescent-responsive MHPSS interventions and support systems to serve these vulnerable populations.
The MHPSS Survey is an initiative under the Community-Based and Integrated Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services in Cox’s Bazar project implemented by UNFPA and its partners with support from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). The MHPSS Survey was conducted by SANEM under the technical guidance of UNFPA Bangladesh. For more information, contact bangladesh@unfpa.org