mental health
The unhealthy side of academic competition
While competitiveness amongst students can encourage more academic diligence, its darker side warrants more discussion.
12 December 2023, 00:00 AM
The Grit Blueprint: 8 simple steps to boost your mental strength
When the going gets tough, having a strong mind can be like having a superpower, the power to rise above difficulties and keep going. This is your go-to manual for turning everyday folks into mental superheroes, equipped with the resilience to handle tough times and the determination to face challenges head-on.
3 December 2023, 09:54 AM
Discovering enlightenment and creativity at Dhaka Flow Festival
In addition to the activities, the event offered an array of distinctive stalls for festival goers, featuring sustainable and healthy products rooted in Bangladesh.
15 November 2023, 15:55 PM
Ethics, happiness, and mental health for education
When a student is in a place of despair, on the brink of taking their own life, what does one do as a teacher?
12 November 2023, 00:07 AM
Emotional Spending Taking over your Life? Don’t worry, you are not alone!
No matter the emotion, people somehow find a way to throw money at the situation. Their state is not unique; many individuals find themselves on a similar emotional rollercoaster when it comes to finances.
26 October 2023, 09:54 AM
Dealing with academic failure
To a student going through any sort of struggle, the world "failure" dominates their thoughts.
12 October 2023, 00:00 AM
Moezzi’s ‘The Rumi Prescription’ and Rumi’s relevance in this manic world
Rumi's spiritual and motivational verses not only empower us to confront life's frustrations and anxieties but also illuminate the path to genuine emotional fulfilment and inner peace.
29 September 2023, 15:55 PM
The importance of counselling in universities
Taking the first step in seeking help is the hardest part. But once you start, life starts getting easier as you go.
21 September 2023, 12:35 PM
From factory floors to Vogue's Top 100: Tawhida Shiropa's Moner Bondhu earns international recognition
This year, not only has Tawhida Shiropa secured a whopping €100,000 investment from Tommy Hilfiger as part of the brand’s Fashion Frontier Challenge, but she has also earned a coveted spot on the Vogue Business 100 Innovators 2023 list.
11 September 2023, 12:00 PM
How this city kills its people
Loneliness, anxiety, depression – these have all intricately seeped into the very core of how we live in Dhaka.
4 September 2023, 05:00 AM
Climate change and women's deteriorating mental health
Women are more adversely impacted by natural disasters than men due to gender-based roles and responsibilities.
1 September 2023, 14:15 PM
5 apps that can help relax your mind
The following applications, many of which are compatible with both iOS and Android, are designed to help you relax, focus, and feel prepared for any challenges you may face in your professional or personal life.
16 August 2023, 17:32 PM
Exercise to make you feel better
In a world where stress lurks around every corner and the obstacles of daily life start to weigh us down, taking care of our mental health has become more important than ever. While we often turn to various remedies and coping mechanisms, there is an alternative. Exercise! It has proven to relieve stress and give a sense of fulfilment and empowerment provided we are willing to invest our time into doing it.
21 June 2023, 09:12 AM
Is going to therapy all it takes?
Therapy is just one stop in the mental health journey.
15 June 2023, 08:58 AM
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