A day-long training workshop aimed at enhancing the professional capacity of mental health practitioners and promoting the effective application of evidence-based therapeutic approaches was held in Dhaka on July 3, 2026 Friday.
The workshop was jointly organized by the Health Sector of Dhaka Ahsania Mission and the ISSUP Bangladesh Chapter at the auditorium of Dhaka Ahsania Mission.
A total of 22 psychotherapists, psychosocial counsellors, and mental health professionals from various public and private institutions across the country participated in the training.
The session was facilitated by Mr. Zahir Uddin, Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Psychology, National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). He highlighted the importance of evidence-based therapeutic interventions in mental healthcare and provided participants with comprehensive theoretical knowledge alongside practical skills for clinical application.
The training focused on key therapeutic skills, including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, self-soothing techniques, and interpersonal effectiveness. Participants also engaged in case analyses, group discussions, and hands-on practical exercises, making the workshop highly interactive and practice-oriented.
According to the organizers, the growing demand for quality mental healthcare underscores the importance of continuous professional development for mental health practitioners. They noted that such initiatives play a vital role in equipping professionals with the knowledge and skills required to deliver effective, evidence-based, and person-centred mental health services.
The organizers further expressed their commitment to continuing similar capacity-building initiatives in the future to strengthen the country’s mental health workforce and improve the quality of care for service recipients.
Certificates will be awarded to all participants who successfully completed the training workshop.