Brain health isn’t just an elderly concern. In early childhood, poor maternal nutrition and infections can cause lifelong damage.
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.
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).
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!
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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.
Young adults often feel discouraged from getting the help we require due to fear of judgement or embarrassment in front of families and friends.
The concept of depression was foreign to me, and my limited knowledge of it came from the hushed conversations of elders
In Dhaka, you will be hard-pressed to find a therapist charging a fee-per-hour of less than Tk 1,500.
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.
