The tools are free and available on our website. You can:
These resources are designed for self-use, caregiver support, and professional guidance.
This video helps you learn basic mental health terms to express emotions and describe symptoms using sign language. The sign bank was developed in collaboration with deaf individuals, sign language interpreters, and mental health professionals.
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Electronic flyers break down complex mental health information into clear, accessible formats.
They are available in English, Bangla, and Deaf Bangla. These resources cover:
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Our video series includes:
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Launching our series with deaf participants, caregivers, and experts discussing mental health awareness.
The first webinar in the MindSigns series focused on the importance of addressing mental health within the deaf community. The session featured firsthand experiences from deaf participants and caregivers, along with insights from a sign language interpreter who is also a caregiver.
The discussion was led by Professor Kamal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury, Clinical Psychologist & Professor at the Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, and Afroja Mukta, a sign language interpreter. Dr. Tasdik Hasan moderated the session.
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Focusing on creating inclusive workplaces for deaf individuals.
The second webinar in the MindSigns series focuses on workplace mental health and the inclusion of deaf individuals, aligning with the 2024 World Mental Health Day theme, Mental Health at Work.
The session featured expert insights from Professor Mahjabeen Haque, Psychologist & Professor at the Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology, University of Dhaka, and Professor Dr. Helal Uddin Ahmed, from the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Department, National Institute of Mental Health, Dhaka.
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Addressing social exclusion and its mental health impacts.
This webinar explores the societal stigma, discrimination, and human rights violations faced by deaf individuals in Bangladesh and their impact on mental health. The discussion highlighted the intersections between social exclusion and psychological well-being within the deaf community.
The panel featured Dr. Azharul Islam, PhD, Associate Professor and Chairman of the Department of Educational & Counseling Psychology, University of Dhaka, Monira Rahman, Mental Health Advocate & Country Lead for Mental Health First Aid Bangladesh, and Ms. Mahmuda, MHPSS expert and CEO of Living with Wellness.
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