Community Emotional Intelligence Network to Address Mental Health Among Coastal Bangladeshis

Community Emotional Intelligence Network to Address Mental Health Among Coastal Bangladeshis

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the community emotional intelligence network can improve mental health outcomes in coastal Bangladeshis affected by climate change and frequent natural disasters. The main questions it aims to answer are:

• Can enhancing emotional intelligence (e.g., self-awareness, empathy, emotional regulation, etc) improve the mental health of coastal Bangladeshis?
• Does the community emotional intelligence network increase resilience and coping strategies during climate-induced mental health crises? If there is a comparison group: NA

Participants will:

• Complete a pretested questionnaire focusing on socio-demographic characteristics, mental health impacts, and climate-change related stressors and perceptions
• Attend emotional intelligence training sessions focusing on self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and interpersonal skills
• Participate in follow-up assessments to evaluate mental health changes, emotional intelligence growth, and overall resilience
• Engage with a mobile app to facilitate communication, learning resources, and connection with other community members.

Inclusion Criteria:

• - Aged 18 to 50 years
• Living in the selected study area for at least 6 months.
• Giving consent to participate in the intervention and follow-up.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Disability that hampers effective communication, either verbal or non-verbal.
• Undergoing end-stage illness depending on life-saving measures or palliative care.