Brighter Tomorrow Foundation (BTF)
Established on 28 May, 2015
Seminar titled: ‘What to do to prevent suicide’
Venue: National Press Club
Chief Guest: The then Information Minister Hasanul Haque Inu
Special Guest: The then Vice-Chancellor of DU, Professor Dr. AAMS Arefin Siddique.
Keynote Presentation: Dr. Helal Uddin Ahmed (Assistant Professor, National Mental Health Hospital)
The meeting was also addressed by Joyosree Zaman (Founder president of BTF),
Tasmima Hossain (Editor of Daily Ittefaq),
Professor Muhammad Kamal Uddin (Department of Psychology, Dhaka University),
Associate Professor Dr. AM Selim Reza (Department of Forensic Medicine, Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College), and others.
Suicide Prevention & Awareness
Suicide prevention
Working together to prevent suicide, the theme is being followed for the third year in a row. The theme is most suicidal worldwide. Identifies the required controller. Suicide prevention is a universal challenge.
Statistics of Bangladesh
According to a report by the World Health Organization, the number of suicides in Bangladesh in 2011 was 19,698. According to police headquarters, 11,099 people committed suicide in Bangladesh in 2013.
Our success
Extensive campaign activities will be carried out in the media with the aim of creating awareness and reaching the goal. ‘Brighter Tomorrow Foundation.’ Highlights information on the ‘public health crisis’.
WSPD – Sept 10
ECG – Connect & Collaborate
The Early Career Group (ECG) provides a forum where group members can network with peers and experts alike, engaging in international research and interventions in the area of suicide prevention.
COVID-19 Resource Centre
IASP’s COVID-19 Resource Centre aims to provide information for those seeking resources related to the pandemic and suicidal behaviour, suicidal ideation and self-harm.
Voices of Experts
Events
Past Events
Events
Suicide prevention
Working together to prevent suicide, the theme is being followed for the third year in a row. The theme is most suicidal worldwide. Identifies the required controller. Suicide prevention is a universal challenge.
Statistics of Bangladesh
According to a report by the World Health Organization, the number of suicides in Bangladesh in 2011 was 19,698. According to police headquarters, 11,099 people committed suicide in Bangladesh in 2013.
Our success
Extensive campaign activities will be carried out in the media with the aim of creating awareness and reaching the goal. ‘Brighter Tomorrow Foundation.’ Highlights information on the ‘public health crisis’.
WSPD – Sept 10
ECG – Connect & Collaborate
The Early Career Group (ECG) provides a forum where group members can network with peers and experts alike, engaging in international research and interventions in the area of suicide prevention.
COVID-19 Resource Centre
IASP’s COVID-19 Resource Centre aims to provide information for those seeking resources related to the pandemic and suicidal behaviour, suicidal ideation and self-harm.
News and Opinion
Main purpose
With goals and objectives, Brighter Tomorrow Foundation is working to build a skilled community.
To recognise the ‘signs’ that may indicate someone is having thoughts of suicide. To talk openly about suicide with that person and how we ask about those thoughts. To understand how to listen to someone talking about suicide – and why that’s important. To support a safety plan with someone thinking of suicide.
Help & Advice Resources
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