The stigmatisation of mental health care needs to be eradicated by those at the upper portion of the pyramids.

We call Dhaka a noisy city, but hardly ever do I feel like the noise stops at our doorsteps.

For Mahera help came not only in the form of relatable characters, but also the physical comfort derived from holding onto a book. "I've carried a book or a Kindle with me during the worst times of my life. It's like a security blanket," she told me.