Chronic people-pleasing triggers persistent stress, causing immune system dysregulation and inflammation. This may increase autoimmune disease risk over time. Prioritising self-care and reducing chronic stress supports immune health and reduces long-term biological harm.

Sweden’s groundbreaking Prescription initiative allows doctors to prescribe travel as therapy, promoting recovery through nature, rest, and exploration. Rooted in friluftsliv, it redefines wellness tourism as healthcare, combating burnout through environmental and cultural well-being.

Social media’s pop psychology fuels self-diagnosis and performative empathy, distorting genuine compassion. Counsellor Mariyam Sultana highlights class, culture, and privilege shaping empathy in Bangladesh, urging self-awareness, authentic connection, and mindful action beyond online validation for genuine emotional understanding and societal well-being.

Reading for pleasure is in steep decline, replaced by short-form digital content and nonstop screen time. This shift affects attention spans and cognitive health. Reviving reading habits can help prevent brain fog and long-term cognitive decline.

The mental health of school teachers remains one of the most pressing yet less discussed issues in our society.

The ground for mental health discourse remains shrouded in misconception and stigma. In fact, being diagnosed with a mental disorder is still viewed through a lens of shame or even denial.

What has changed is that conversations can now happen out into the open

Sometimes survival is the most radical act we can perform.

Life today is full of stress, anger, work pressure, and career demands. We all face these challenges, and that is why it is so important that we learn how to take care of our mental health. Simple daily habits can really help calm our minds and improve how we feel overall.

Adulthood hits hard in your late 20s — time shrinks, responsibilities pile up, and youthful passions fade. This reflective guide explores the emotional, financial, and existential struggles of growing up, resonating with young adults.

Eating disorders in children and teens are serious mental health issues, often misunderstood as phases. Early detection, psychological support, family involvement, and holistic treatment are essential for lasting recovery and emotional healing.

Mental health education needs to be more than motivational posters in hallways and pamphlets on notice boards; students need to know that their struggles with mental health are normal and that there are adequate resources to help them navigate through them.

Dumb phones are making a comeback as people seek digital detox, improved focus, and nostalgia. With lower costs, longer battery life, and fewer distractions, ditching smartphones offers a mindful escape — despite missing out on modern conveniences.

The emotional wounds of BPD are deep enough, but societal misunderstanding drives them even deeper.

The present moment is not merely difficult; it is suffocatingly uncertain.

Unresolved childhood trauma often resurfaces in marriage, shaping emotional responses and deepening relationship conflicts. In Bangladesh’s high-pressure society, healing requires vulnerability, therapy, and confronting past wounds to build truly intimate, emotionally resilient partnerships.

Sufia Easel’s moody watercolour art explores anxiety, memory, and solitude. Shifting from graphic design to painting full-time, she now sells merchandise to reach wider audiences while preserving her deeply personal, emotionally rich artistic style.

Today, students have to deal with multiple sources of psychological stress that negatively affect their mental well-being as well as academic performance.

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.

Allegations of unprofessional conduct by faculty members, including deliberate failing of students, highlight a darker side.