Autobiographical memory is the memory of personally experienced events, which can be either episodic memory, grounded in a specific time and place, or semantic memory, based on factual knowledge without a specific time or place. It is significant in shaping our behaviours, setting goals, maintaining relationships, and developing a sense of identity and personal growth. Our collection of personal memories influences who we are and can serve as a source of inspiration or intervention for mental health issues.

Narrative identity is a subjective and selective account of how we came to be the person we are. When constructing autobiographical memories, individuals create life stories that define their sense of self. These stories can contain various themes unique to each person and their context, such as affective, motivational, integrative, or structural themes.

Both autobiographical memory and narrative identity provide valuable information about mental health and well-being. They are universal constructs and are useful tools for assessing various dimensions of mental health.

Mental health during Covid-19 pandemic

Mental health during Covid-19 pandemic

Mental health during Covid-19 pandemic

Mental health during Covid-19 pandemic

Mental health during Covid-19 pandemic

Mental health and wellbeing of young adults.

Mental health and wellbeing of young adults.

Mental health and wellbeing of young adults.

Mental health and wellbeing of young adults.

Mental health and wellbeing of young adults.

Psychometric tool development, adaptation, and validation for the use in Bangla speaking population.

Psychometric tool development, adaptation, and validation for the use in Bangla speaking population.

Psychometric tool development, adaptation, and validation for the use in Bangla speaking population.

Mental health and wellbeing of young adults.

Testing efficacy and effectiveness of therapeutic intervention in Bangladesh.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a condition characterized by recurrent, unwanted, and intrusive thoughts, feelings, and sensations. Memory specificity training (MeST) is an intervention aimed at improving the recall of detailed autobiographical memories and is used to treat mental illnesses. The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of MeST in reducing OCD symptoms among Bangladeshi adults diagnosed with the disorder.

Participants in this study will be adult Bangladeshi individuals diagnosed with OCD and will be recruited from hospital and clinic outpatient facilities. The study will utilize a two-matched group experimental design. If the study produces positive results, MeST could be used as an adjunctive treatment option for OCD patients, improving their overall treatment outcomes. This study has the potential to expand our understanding of OCD treatment and contribute to the development of more effective interventions.

Psychometric tools are structured frameworks that aim to assess psychological characteristics and differentiate candidates from one another. They help assessors make better decisions by providing objective measures. Over the past four decades, numerous psychometric tools have been developed or validated in the Bangla language, either locally or by translating existing English language tools. However, a systematic assessment of these procedures has not been conducted, leading to potential knowledge gaps and inaccurate measures.

This study aims to comprehensively evaluate all reported research associated with the development or validation of psychometric tools in the Bangla language. The quality of the development or validation procedure, sample and sampling procedure, analytic strategies, and reported psychometric properties will all be assessed. The study will also propose a concise guideline for scale construction and/or validation for non-English speaking researchers. Additionally, an online database of the assessed psychometric tools will be created for easy access and reference.

Cultural life scripts (CLS) refer to culturally shared semantic knowledge of events that are considered significant, transitional, and expected to occur during specific age ranges in a prototypical life course within a given culture. This concept differs from individual life stories (ILS), which are composed of autobiographical memories as remembered and reconstructed by individuals. Studies suggest that a coherent life story is associated with psychological wellbeing. This research aims to explore the CLS of Bangladeshi adults and its correlation with psychological distress and life satisfaction. The study will involve 600 participants from different regions of Bangladesh. The anticipated outcome is to gain insights into the CLS and ILS within Bangladeshi culture and their potential impact on psychological wellbeing