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Mental Health Tools

All tools are free. Download e-flyers, watch sign language videos, or access the mental health sign language bank — designed for self-use, caregivers, and professionals.

Md. Abdullah
Arafat Sultana Lata
Safika Saif Ruhi
Md. Abdullah
Arafat Sultana Lata
Safika Saif Ruhi
Resource 1

Mental Health Sign Language Bank

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This video will help you learn basic mental health terms to express your emotions and describe your mental health symptoms using sign language. The sign bank was endorsed by a group of deaf individuals, sign language interpreters, and mental health professionals.

64 individual signs covering key mental health concepts including stress, depression, anxiety, PTSD, panic, loneliness, and many more — all in Bangla Sign Language with English subtitles.

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Bangla Sign Language
Resource 2

E-Flyer Packs

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Electronic flyers available in three languages: English, Bangla, and Deaf Bangla. Each pack targets a specific mental health theme.

Pack 1 · 4 flyers

Ways to Stay Positive

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If you're feeling low and looking for helpful tips to stay positive, please read these four flyers.

Pack 2 · 5 flyers

How to Sleep Comfortably

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If you're experiencing poor sleep and want to learn how to sleep better, please read these five flyers for helpful tips.

Pack 3 · 6 flyers

How to Stop Restlessness & Negative Thoughts

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If you're feeling restless and experiencing distressing thoughts, please read these flyers for practical tips.

Pack 4 · 10 flyers

Recognizing Signs of Suicidal Thoughts in Others

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These 10 flyers will help you recognize signs that someone may be thinking about suicide. If you experience similar thoughts, seek help from a mental health professional immediately.

Pack 5 · 1 flyer

How to Manage Anger

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This flyer provides practical tips to help you manage anger effectively, whether at home or anywhere you experience it.

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Video Content

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Sign language videos with English subtitles covering key mental health concepts, plus personal interview videos from the deaf community.

What is mental health?Educational

What is mental health?

This sign language video (with English subtitles) will help you understand the meaning of mental health and why it is important to talk about it.

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What is the difference between mental health & physical health?Educational

What is the difference between mental health & physical health?

This sign language video will explain the difference between physical health and mental health and why it is important to understand this distinction.

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What is loneliness & how to address it?Educational

What is loneliness & how to address it?

A deaf community representative explains the concept of loneliness and shares practical tips on how to prevent it.

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Silent Struggles, Loud Resilience: My Mental Health JourneyInterview

Silent Struggles, Loud Resilience: My Mental Health Journey

A deaf community representative shares her personal mental health journey — her struggles, resilience, and how she navigated challenges with minimal resources.

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Beyond the Silence: My Story of Hope and HealingInterview

Beyond the Silence: My Story of Hope and Healing

A deaf community representative shares her mental health journey — her silent struggles, hopes, and the challenges of healing including stigma and discrimination.

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Live Sessions

Webinar Series

August 29, 202450+ deaf attendeesBangla

MindSigns – Mental Health for Deaf Individuals

The first webinar in the MindSigns series focused on the importance of addressing mental health within the deaf community, featuring firsthand experiences from deaf participants and caregivers.

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October 24, 202460+ deaf attendeesBangla

MindSigns – Workplace Mental Health & Inclusion of Deaf People

Focused on workplace mental health and the inclusion of deaf individuals, aligning with the 2024 World Mental Health Day theme: Mental Health at Work.

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November 28, 202450+ deaf attendeesBangla

MindSigns – Stigma, Discrimination, and Mental Health

Explored societal stigma, discrimination, and human rights violations faced by deaf individuals in Bangladesh and their impact on mental health.

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Need immediate mental health support?

If you or someone you know needs immediate mental health support in Bangladesh:

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207

+8802-223374409

www.nimh.gov.bd

Nasirullah Psychotherapy Unit (NPU)

Arts Building, University of Dhaka

+8801755-654835

www.npudu.net

Moner Bondhu

8th Floor, 2/16 Block B, Lalmatia, Dhaka

+880 1776-632344

monerbondhu.com