This study explored mental health understanding and experiences within the Bangladeshi Deaf community, aiming to co-develop culturally and linguistically appropriate digital mental health tools.

This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being and Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by highlighting the impact of neurodevelopmental disabilities and the promise of emerging genetic and neuroscience advances to improve health outcomes and promote equitable opportunities for intervention and care among affected individuals.

This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being and Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by emphasizing the importance of comprehensive, individualized assessment and treatment of psychiatric and behavioral disorders in individuals with intellectual disability, thereby improving health outcomes and promoting equitable, high-quality care for a vulnerable and often underserved population.

This chapter provides an overview of neurodevelopmental disabilities, emphasizing their lifelong impact, diverse etiologies, and the importance of early genetic testing and individualized, context-aware interventions. It aligns with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by promoting comprehensive care and lifelong health planning, and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) by advocating equitable access to diagnostic tools, targeted treatments, and inclusive approaches that optimize functional and societal participation goals

This chapter explores the role of epigenetics in neurodevelopmental disabilities, highlighting how environmental factors influence gene expression and contribute to these conditions. It aligns with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by promoting understanding of mechanisms that can lead to improved treatments and health outcomes, and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) by advocating equitable access to emerging epigenetic-based therapies and early interventions for affected individuals.

This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), emphasizing its genetic basis, clinical features, and the importance of early diagnosis and multidisciplinary care. It aligns with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by promoting precision medicine and interventions to improve health outcomes, and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) by advocating equitable access to specialized care and innovative treatments for individuals with PWS.

This chapter explores ethical challenges in the research, development, and commercialization of neural interfaces, aligning with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by ensuring safe and responsible innovation in neurotechnology, SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) through fostering ethical advancement in cutting-edge technologies, and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) by addressing issues of distributive justice and equitable access to emerging neurotechnologies.

This chapter examines neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), emphasizing their early onset, complex causes, and the critical role of early diagnosis and intervention. It aligns with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by promoting timely, comprehensive care to improve health outcomes and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) by advocating equitable access to diagnostic and supportive services for affected individuals throughout their lifespan.

This chapter introduces Focused Ultrasound (FUS) as a non-invasive surgical technique using nonionizing energy for tissue ablation and neuromodulation in treatment-resistant psychiatric disorders, aligning with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by advancing safe, effective mental health interventions and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) by improving access to innovative therapies for underserved populations.

This chapter introduces autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual developmental disabilities through applied behavior analysis (ABA), aligning with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by promoting evidence-based strategies to improve health and quality of life, and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) by advocating ethical, inclusive practices that respect neurodiversity and ensure equitable support for individuals with ASD and IDD.