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Md Zahir Ahmed

Zhejiang Normal University China

Born and raised in Bangladesh, Dr. Md Zahir Ahmed pursued an academic career in psychology, driven by a passion for understanding human behavior in the context of adversity. He pursued a Ph.D. in Developmental and Educational Psychology, specializing in Disaster Psychology. He conducted his post-doctoral research to explore the complex factors contributing to suicidal ideation among young adults. He aimed to identify protective factors and develop targeted interventions to enhance mental health outcomes for this vulnerable population. With extensive experience in mental health promotion and youth development gained from his work with various government and nongovernmental organizations worldwide, Dr. Ahmed brings a unique perspective to his research. He is currently teaching at the School of Psychology, Zhejiang Normal University, China, and dedicates his efforts to advancing research on suicide ideation and prevention. His work aims to make meaningful contributions to global mental health initiatives. Dr. Ahmed has garnered widespread recognition for his contributions to the mental health field, boasting an impressive array of international publications and receiving attention from esteemed media outlets worldwide.

2books edited

4chapters authored

Latest work with IntechOpen by Md Zahir Ahmed

Loneliness - The Ultimate Suffering in Modern Society offers a deep understanding of one of the most unspoken curses of the modern era. This book explains how loneliness evolves into the most pervasive societal concern through the lens of individual differences and connectivity. Many of us are grappling with the emotional disconnections, yet the connectivity is paradoxically at our fingertips. This insightful journey does not stop at highlighting the consequences of loneliness, but also calls for and advocates actions and compassion that ensure societal harmony free from the desperate feeling of loneliness.

Loneliness

Loneliness - The Ultimate Suffering in Modern Society

Edited by Md Zahir Ahmed

Books edited

Determinants of Loneliness

Determinants of Loneliness

Edited by Md Zahir Ahmed

Chapters authored

COVID-19 Pandemic and Initial Psychological Responses by Bangladeshi People

By Oli Ahmed, Md Zahir Ahmed, Zhou Aibao, Sohan Mia and Md Arif Uddin Khan

The present study was aimed to investigate the causes of COVID-19 worry and its effect on initial behaviors that observed in early stage of the COVID-19 outbreak in Bangladesh. In the online survey, participants’ were asked about normative concerns, COVID-19 worry, initial behaviors, and the neuroticism personality trait. Results of the study demonstrated that (i) higher normative concerns and neurotic trait were predictors of higher COVID-19 worry; and (ii) higher normative concerns and COVID-19 worry significant predictors of buying preparatory materials, higher worry for postponing travel plan, and higher worry and neuroticism for purchasing daily commodities more than usual and difficulties in concentration.

Part of the book: Anxiety, Uncertainty, and Resilience During the Pandemic Period

Loneliness and Suicidal Behaviors: A Fresh Mental Health Concern in Post COVID-19 Pandemic Period

By Md Zahir Ahmed

Mounting and multiple-direction evidence have implied the detrimental effect of loneliness on suicidal behavior. The problem has profoundly surfaced during the post COVID-19 pandemic period. The modern human race has a long and deep-rooted endeavor to combat loneliness since it often comes with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, substance abuse, etc. Surprisingly, the discourse regarding the comorbidity of suicidal behavior, loneliness, along with different other mental health problems often remains disregarded. During the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, the physical, emotional, and financial losses accelerated different mental health problems, including suicidal behaviors. Most of the existing literature has focused on mental health consequences and suicidal behavior as an immediate outcome; however, a capful focused on the deep-rooted long-term effect of suicidal behavior as the consequence of pandemic-induced loneliness. Therefore, this chapter will endeavor to reveal the long-term effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health through the lens of suicidality. Afterward, the discussion will suggest effective intervention plans and community resilience strategies for combating loneliness and suicidal behaviors that surfaced as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Part of the book: Determinants of Loneliness

Introductory Chapter: Unraveling Loneliness – Historical Perspectives and Modern Realities

By Md Zahir Ahmed

Part of the book: Determinants of Loneliness

Introductory Chapter: Loneliness – The Silent Epidemic of Modern World

By Md Zahir Ahmed

Part of the book: Loneliness

Related collaborators

Federico Durbano

ASST Melegnano e della Martesana , Italy

Bruno De Oliveira

Universidade Federal do Maranhão , Brazil

Barbara Marchesi

ASST Melegnano e della Martesana , Italy

Silvia Carnevali

ASST Melegnano e della Martesana , Italy

Rujittika Mungmunpuntopantip

Viroj Wiwanitkit

Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune , India

Oli Ahmed

University of Chittagong , Bangladesh

Sohan Mia

University of Chittagong , Bangladesh

Md Arif Uddin Khan

University of Chittagong , Bangladesh

Zhou Aibao

Northwest Normal University , China