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- [ONLINE] GH23C-VR8852: Cyclone-Induced Anxiety and Resilience in Coastal Bangladesh: Gendered Dimensions of Climate-Driven Mental Health Risks
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Md Rajibul Islam, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) (First Author, Presenting Author)
Lamia Tahsin Kamal Purnata, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
Ferdousi Akter Mishu, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
Md. Hasanur Rahman, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
Ferdousi Rahman, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
Nazifa Tabassum, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
Sonia Murshed, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
. Shampa, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
Ahmed Ishtiaque Chowdhury, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
Shammi Haque, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
Mashfiqus Salehin, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
Cyclones in coastal Bangladesh do more than destroy homes; they also affect people’s mental health. This study looked at how people in two coastal villages, Gabura and Moudubi, felt after recent cyclones. Researchers surveyed 926 adults using a simple anxiety screening tool and found that many people felt anxious often, especially women, those who slept less than six hours a night, and people with limited variety in diets. People who were directly affected by a cyclone were much more likely to feel nervous or worried. Wealth helped reduce anxiety in Gabura but not in Moudubi, showing how different communities may recover in different ways.Most people didn’t talk to doctors or mental health workers. Instead, they turned to family members or managed their stress alone. Women were slightly more likely than men to seek professional help, but very few had access to care.
These results show that mental health challenges after climate disasters are real but often hidden. As cyclones become more frequent and intense due to climate change, disaster plans should include support for mental health; especially for women, low-income families, and those with fewer resources. Helping people recover emotionally is just as important as rebuilding homes and roads.
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