Improving mental health for Bangladesh's garment workers
Nadia Ali hears about one ground-breaking project aiming to help support the mental health of Bangladesh's ready-made-garments industry workforce, 80% of whom are women.
Bangladesh has a population of 170 million, with one in five people estimated to experience poor mental health. More than 90% do not seek medical attention for mental health issues but Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Asian Network’s Nadia Ali hears about one ground-breaking project aimed to help support the 4 million-strong ready-made-garments industry workforce, 80% of whom are women.
Through a project supported by the British Asian Trust, Primark and SAJIDA Foundation, key workers in factories and mills are being trained as lay counsellors to provide support to their colleagues. Awareness-raising sessions help reduce stigma and cover important mental health issues and topics, helping workers to recognise mental health symptoms and seek support.
Nadia hears from mental health trainers as well as garment workers hoping to make a difference. Part of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Mental Health season.
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Arijit Singh
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Broadcast
- Sun 14 May 2023 15:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Asian Network