mental health

Dhaka Flow - National Youth Wellness Festival 2023 promotes healthy living and mental well-being

Dhaka Flow, the first National Youth Wellness Festival, took place at University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB).
14 June 2023, 12:10 PM

Do you have analysis paralysis?

Overthinking and analysis paralysis can affect all decisions a person makes, from the most trivial to the most high-stakes ones.
8 June 2023, 00:00 AM

Air pollution, depression, and our health

Dhaka's rapid urbanisation and industrialisation have led to a significant increase in air pollution levels.
4 June 2023, 09:38 AM

Embracing whole-ness

It's time to take care of ourselves, both mind and soul, To live a life that is complete and whole.
19 May 2023, 18:00 PM

‘Next-Moner Bondhu I am the solution:’ A youthful event focusing on mental health

The event was aimed to delve into the mental health challenges that the youth of our country face and help them overcome those obstacles to make them better and smarter citizens. Prominent professionals, trainers, and teachers from various fields were involved in the event to provide the training and modules for this youth development program.
9 May 2023, 10:58 AM

Understanding self-harm: A cry for help, not attention

Self-harm is a complex and often misunderstood behaviour that refers to the act of deliberately hurting oneself, typically by cutting, burning, or hitting one's own body. Although it is often associated with adolescents and young adults, self-harm can also be observed in older people. Unfortunately, despite the prevalence of self-harm in almost every part of our society, it remains shrouded in stigma.
20 April 2023, 08:52 AM

Why forgiveness is worth it

Forgiveness is a fundamental aspect of human relationships that can have a significant impact on our mental health and well-being. Forgiveness is the process of letting go of negative emotions, resentment, and grudges towards someone who has hurt us in the past. It involves releasing the desire for revenge or punishment and choosing to move forward with compassion and understanding.
29 March 2023, 16:51 PM

Demystifying brain fog

Brain fog is cognitive dysfunction that leaves us feeling disoriented, absent, and tired.
16 March 2023, 00:00 AM

Why we tend to avoid therapy

There are many reasons why people choose to refrain from getting the help they need.
15 March 2023, 14:57 PM

Signs of depression in children

Children, at every age, are trying to navigate emotions bigger than themselves and it is not unusual for them to feel down and washed out from time to time. However, when the feeling is very intense and continues for a long time, particularly in a way that impacts a child’s social, family or school life, it may be worth probing into.
15 March 2023, 13:40 PM

How to have healthy conversations about trauma

Here are a few tips on how you can take that step with your loved ones and have healthy conversations about your traumas.
8 March 2023, 13:40 PM

The world of Colleen Hoover does not warrant celebration

Depiction of such problematic forms of ‘romance’ and relationships surely distort the judgement of readers regarding love and romance.
3 February 2023, 18:00 PM

Nick Kyrgios due in Australian court on assault charge

Tennis star Nick Kyrgios is on Friday expected to ask an Australian court to drop an assault charge against him, citing struggles with his mental health.
3 February 2023, 03:16 AM

Birthday blues are a real problem

Having a case of the birthday blues means feeling sad and apathetic towards your special day.
28 January 2023, 17:00 PM

How I recovered from body image issues

I was only 12 years old and my impressionable mind suddenly thought I needed to make drastic changes to my appearance.
26 January 2023, 00:00 AM

Can air pollution affect our mental health?

Recent research has shown that air pollution and depression share a strong link.
23 January 2023, 06:53 AM

Are you okay/do you want to talk about it

You’re sitting on the couch/ And you’re tapping your feet at 135 miles per hour/ You’re waiting for something to happen
20 January 2023, 18:00 PM

How to not be SAD

Some people with SAD may experience symptoms in the summer but feel better in the winter. If you are one of them and feeling down after the holiday season, here are some tips for getting over your post-December depression.
18 January 2023, 11:14 AM

Men need to treat each other better

Why are most men so harsh with each other in a friendship?
12 January 2023, 00:00 AM

How to offer support to survivors of sexual assault

Treat the survivor like you would treat someone you deeply care about.
5 January 2023, 00:00 AM