In Bangladesh, approximately 20% of the population experiences mental health issues. The need for mental health support is even greater among individuals with disabilities, including those who are deaf, due to social exclusion and marginalization. This study utilized co-design methods to explore the mental health support needs of the deaf community in Bangladesh, aiming to develop culturally and linguistically tailored digital mental health interventions in collaboration with deaf individuals, sign language interpreters, and mental health professionals. A key finding of this research was the absence of mental health-related terminologies in Bangla Sign Language. In response, the project team co-created the first digitally delivered Bangla Mental Health Sign Language Bank through an adapted Delphi method and in-depth co-design workshops. This study presents a set of innovative digital resources designed to foster a shared understanding of mental health within the deaf community. The findings offer a foundation for developing future digital tools to support the mental well-being of deaf communities in Bangladesh and similar contexts.

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