6th Bangladesh Clinical Psychology Conference 2023

Community Mental Health: A Key to Bridge Mental Health Gap in Bangladesh
21-24 September 2023

Important Dates:

  • Registration Deadline: 15st September, 2023
  • Abstracts Submission Deadline: 15th August 2023 (Registration deadline for authors with selected abstract is 30th August)

Venue: Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban, University of Dhaka

The Organizers

Bangladesh Clinical Psychology Society (BCPS). The society is the voice of clinical psychology in Bangladesh. It aims to promote and advance mental health through improved psychosocial well being and scientific knowledge. The society supports research, education and professional training, and promotes the highest standards of effective, efficient and ethical practice of its members. BCPS endeavours to ensure that psychological aspects are considered by the policymakers in different national emergent issues.

The Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Dhaka. Established in 1997, the Department of Clinical Psychology at the University of Dhaka is the pioneer in introducing postgraduate professional training in clinical psychology in Bangladesh. The course curriculum is designed to develop theoretical, research and clinical competencies of the trainees. It offers MS, MPhil and PhD degree in clinical psychology. The department is actively engaged in teaching, research, and service delivery to the community.

Program Schedule

6th Bangladesh Clinical Psychology Conference

Inaugural Session Symposium
  • Keynote. 22 September, 2023 (9.00am-11.00am) Community Mental Health: A Key to Bridge Mental Health Gap in BD.

Plenary Session

  • Plenary 1. 22 September, 2023 (4.00pm-5.00pm) Developing Neuropsychology Services in Bangladesh
  • Plenary 2. 23 September, 2023 (9.30am-11.00am)
    Ensuring Quality Standards in Professional Practice
    of Psychology in Bangladesh.
  • Symposium 1. 22 September (11.30am-1.00pm) Mental Health in Humanitarian Crisis.
  • Symposium 2. 22 September (2.00pm-3.30pm)
    Working with Families in Bangladesh.
  • Symposium 3. 23 September (11.30am-1.00pm)
    Strategic Direction for Enhancing Mental Health in
    Bangladesh.

Workshops