Papers & Publications

Papers & Publications

Saima Wazed’s research and publications reflect a deep, sustained commitment to advancing mental health, autism advocacy, and climate-resilient public health systems, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

Her work has been featured in international peer-reviewed journals and global policy platforms, covering topics such as the intersection of mental health and climate change in Bangladesh, the gaps in autism awareness, and national strategies for mental healthcare reform.

Through collaborative articles and expert dialogues, she consistently highlights the need for inclusive, rights-based approaches to healthcare, while offering policy-relevant insights to strengthen systems and address emerging challenges.

Papers & Publications

Papers & Publications

Published: 2020
By: Wazed, S.
Contributor to the Bangladesh National Mental Health Strategic Plan 2020 – 2030
Published: 2022
By: Wazed, S., Rizvi, Z.B.
When is Too Much Autism Awareness not Enough?
Published: 2022
By: Hossain, S., Byron J.
Climate Change in Bangladesh: meeting the Mental Health Needs in Times of Crisis. International Review of Psychiatry.
Published: 2022
By: Arman, N., Shaoli, S., Hossain, S.
Mental Health and Climate Change in Bangladesh. International Review of Psychiatry.
Published: 2022
By: Wazed, S.
Contributor to the Bangladesh National Mental Health Policy
Published: 2021
By: Wazed, S. Arman, N.
Mental Health Strategic Plan for Bangladesh: An Overview.
Published: 2021
By: Wazed, S. Arman, N.
Mental Health Achievements in Bangladesh.
Published: 2021
By: Hasan, M.T., Anwar, T., Christopher, E.,Hossain, S.,Hossain, M.M.,Koly, K. N., Rahman, K. M. S., Ahmed, H. U., Arman, N., Wazed, S.
The Current State of Mental Healthcare in Bangladesh: Part 2 – Setting Priorities. BJPsych International.
Published: 2021
By: Hasan, M.T., Anwar, T., Christopher, E., Hossain, S., Hossain, M.M., Koly, K. N., Rahman, K. M. S., Ahmed, H. U., Arman, N., Wazed, S.
The Current State of Mental Healthcare in Bangladesh: Part 1 – An Updated Country Profile. BJPsych International 2021.
Published: 2021
By: Wazed, S.
Contributor to the Manual on Strategies for Inclusion: Teaching, Learning and Assessment – Bangladesh
Published: 2020
By: Wazed, S.
Bangladesh’s Response to the Pandemic: A Case for Women.
Published: 2020
By: Hossain, S.
The Quiet Survivors of a Global Pandemic.
Published: 2020
By: Hossain, S.
A Story of Triumphs and Tribulations: Implementing Services for Autism in Bangladesh.
Published: 2019
By: Alexia Ratazzi, Tomás Corrons, Saima Wazed Hossain, Qazi Fazli Azeem, Pooja Panesar, Shubhangi Vaidya, and Karen Muriuk.
An Expert Discussion on autism in in adulthood in low-and-middle income countries. Published in Autism in Adulthood, 1(4), December 13 2019. Moderator: Nidhi Singhal, Co-Moderator: Christina Nicolaidis.
Published: 2019
By: Naheed, A., Islam, M. S., Hossain, S., W., Ahmed, H. U., Uddin, J. M. M., Tofail, F., Hamadani, J. D., Hussain, A. H. M., Munir, K.
Burden of Major Depressive Disorder and Quality of Life Among Mothers of Children with Autism.
Published: 2019
By: Hossain, S.
Spectrum Disorder in Urban Bangladesh. Autism Research of International Society for Autism Research (INSAR).
Published: 2019
By: Hossain, S.
Developing Effective and Sustainable Programmes for Those Living with and Affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Published: 2018
By: Wazed, S.
Contributor to a Manual on Crisis Preparedness and Management for Mental Health
Published: 2018
By: Hossain, S.
Responding to Needs of Families Living with Autism.
Published: 2017
By: Naheed, A., Koly, K.N., Ahmed, H.U., Akhter, S., Uddin J. M.M., Fawzi, M. C. S., Chandir, S., Mannan, M., Hossain, S.W., Nelson, C., Munir, K.
Implementing a Mental Health Care Program and Home-Based Training for Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in an Urban Population in Bangladesh: Protocol for a Feasibility Assessment Study. Journal of Medical Internet Research.
Published: 2017
By: Hossain et al. BMC Psychiatry
Autism Spectrum disorders (ASD) in South Asia: a systematic review. BMC Psychiatry
Published: 2017
By: Hossain, S.
Autism in Bangladesh: Reducing Discrimination Through Innovation.
Published: 2017
By: Wazed, S.
Contributor to Creating an Enriched Environment – A manual on social communication and emotional skills development from birth to 5 years (2017, Bangladesh)
Published: 2017
By: Wazed, S.
Contributor to WHO Collaborative Framework for Addressing ASD in the South-East Asia Region (2017)
Published: 2017
By: Gulati, S., Hossain, S., Squires, J.
Autism: Hype and hope [Editorial]. Indian Journal of Pediatrics 84(1):42–43.
Published: 2016
By: Wazed, S.
Contributor to Bangladesh National Strategic Plan for Neurodevelopmental disorders
Published: 2016
By: Wazed, S.
Contributor to Situation Assessment of Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Bangladesh
Published: 2014
By: Hossain, S.
Disability in Bangladesh: The evolution of programs and services in a developing South Asian country. Conflict, Disaster and Disability: Ensuring Equality by Mitchell, D. & Karr, V (Eds.): Routledge Publishing, London, UK.
Published: 2012
By: Hossain, S.
Autism: Responding to a global challenge.
Published: 2012
By: Hossain, S.
Fighting Ignorance. Special Educational Needs (56).