About ME

S M Rakibul Hasan is a researcher in the domain of mental health, devoted to mitigating mental health disparities through integrative, data-driven approaches. He possesses both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology from the University of Dhaka, where his scholarly foundation has catalyzed a professional trajectory that intertwines clinical practice with socio-culturally informed research. Following the completion of his academic pursuits, Mr. Hasan commenced his professional journey as a psychological counselor, where he delivered expert counseling to individuals grappling with developmental disabilities, suicidal ideation, anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances, while also executing thorough psychological assessments with both empathy and precision to enhance their mental health outcomes. Additionally, he organized and facilitated psychoeducational workshops focused on stress management, emotional regulation, and academic pressures, thereby empowering students with effective coping strategies and self-care techniques.

Observing families abandoning children with developmental disabilities due to societal stigma motivated his transition into research at CHINTA Research Bangladesh. Upon his induction as a research assistant at CHINTA Research Bangladesh, Mr. Hasan currently serves as a research fellow, where he has engaged in two research projects and has submitted four original research manuscripts to leading Q1 journals. Mr. Hasan’s research interests encompass anxiety, depression, stress, sleep disorders, body image disturbances, problematic social media usage, suicide and bullying. He is also proficient in employing machine learning methodologies to predict mental health inequalities.

Mr. Hasan’s dual proficiency in advanced statistical analysis, psychometric evaluations, machine learning, and trauma-informed care uniquely positions him to devise scalable solutions for mental health challenges. He is fervently dedicated to promoting global mental health equity through interdisciplinary collaboration, underpinned by the conviction that rigorous scientific inquiry and cultural humility are essential for dismantling systemic barriers within mental healthcare.