mental health awareness

WORLD BRAIN DAY 2025 / A mind at risk: We must prioritise neurological health across all ages

Brain health isn’t just an elderly concern. In early childhood, poor maternal nutrition and infections can cause lifelong damage.

‘Mental health isn't quite valued in Bangladesh’

In an interview with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan, opening batter Mohammad Naim discussed his frustrations over missed opportunities and approach to overcoming setbacks, among other issues.

Lost in thought? You might be one of the many facing ADHD

You cannot easily concentrate on long conversations, and cannot remember roads, people's names, or other detailed information. People misunderstand you for being irresponsible and inattentive but in reality, no matter how much you try, it’s very difficult for you to focus on anything! You might be one of 2 to 37.45 per cent of the Bangladeshi youth who experience symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Your boss won’t fix your stress – but these 5 techniques might

If you find yourself overwhelmed almost daily, you’re not alone. But even in the midst of this mental fog, there is a path forward. Here are 5 ways to boost your mental well-being at work and build resilience!

#Events / Suicide Prevention Helpline “Kaan Pete Roi”: 10 years and counting

Kaan Pete Roi is open every day from 3PM to 3AM. The calls are not recorded and confidentiality is strictly maintained. This is a safe space without judgement and the volunteers are here because they care and want to make a change.

Food for thought: Things to eat to improve mental health

It's 2024 and we all know the importance of a healthy diet for physical health. But what about its impact on our mental well-being? Just like the rest of our body, the brain thrives on nourishment and the quality of that nourishment significantly influences our mood, cognitive function, and even our resilience to stress.

How parents can help children navigate depression

Young adults often feel discouraged from getting the help we require due to fear of judgement or embarrassment in front of families and friends.

Depression: My story in our stigmatized society

The concept of depression was foreign to me, and my limited knowledge of it came from the hushed conversations of elders

World Mental Health Day / Our youth is scavenging for mental health resources

In Dhaka, you will be hard-pressed to find a therapist charging a fee-per-hour of less than Tk 1,500.

January 4, 2024
January 4, 2024

How parents can help children navigate depression

Young adults often feel discouraged from getting the help we require due to fear of judgement or embarrassment in front of families and friends.

October 12, 2023
October 12, 2023

Depression: My story in our stigmatized society

The concept of depression was foreign to me, and my limited knowledge of it came from the hushed conversations of elders

October 10, 2023
October 10, 2023

Our youth is scavenging for mental health resources

In Dhaka, you will be hard-pressed to find a therapist charging a fee-per-hour of less than Tk 1,500.

October 8, 2023
October 8, 2023

Level Five’s ‘Semicolon’ is an urge to embrace life

The choice of title, "Semicolon", carries profound symbolism. A semicolon represents the continuation of someone's life despite facing adversity—it symbolises strength in the midst of a storm. In the context of mental health, it serves as an affirmation of solidarity against a myriad of challenges.

May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023

Self-care is healthcare

The great news is that through the daily practice of breathing, mindfulness, and other forms of intentional self-care, can actually help individuals overcome stress and improve their livelihood.

May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023

‘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.

March 15, 2023
March 15, 2023

Why we tend to avoid therapy

There are many reasons why people choose to refrain from getting the help they need.

November 16, 2022
November 16, 2022

OCD: More than just an obsession with cleaning

How many times have you heard a friend or member of your family say that they have OCD because they want things in a certain order or want their surroundings to be spotlessly clean? According to experts, OCD or obsessive-compulsive disorder is an anxiety condition, and those who have it will not be able to recognise their symptoms until they start affecting daily life.

November 14, 2022
November 14, 2022

Speaking of men’s mental health

A common idea is prevalent in society that men will only talk about power and strength as this is the first lesson they receive from their families while growing up. It is in this initial process of raising a male child that we impart the wrong lessons of life. From early childhood, boys are taught not to cry when experiencing physical pain or mental agony, simply because — “Men don’t cry,” and thus, boys and girls are brought up differently when it comes to teaching them how to cope with pain, physical or mental.

October 29, 2022
October 29, 2022

6 things mentally strong people with high Emotional Intelligence never do

Mental strength is the weapon of the successful. Many feel that this is something people are born with but that is a myth easily debunked. Mental strength is the product of Emotional Intelligence, or EQ, which is often considered to even trump the intelligence quotient, or IQ. It is a flexible skill that can be improved with effort and for those that wish to possess this coveted skill, it is equally important to know what not to do, as it is to know what to do, to achieve it. Here are 6 things mentally strong people with high Emotional Intelligence, EQ, never do.