mental health

#Perspective / Why ‘dumb’ phones are making a smart comeback in 2025

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.

Reader Submission / The significance of BPD Awareness Month

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

Rediscovering meaning in a fractured reality

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

How unresolved childhood trauma haunts marriages

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.

#Arts & Crafts / Dhaka's own Sufia Easel: Art with heart

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.

Opinion / Psychological stress and how it affects the mental well-being of students

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

‘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.

Teachers are responsible for students' mental health, too

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

#Perspective / Why do we hurt helpless animals?

Animal cruelty in Bangladesh stems from learned behaviour, societal norms, and mental disorders. Children mimic abusive environments, societal pressure normalises harm, and psychological issues contribute. Preventing cruelty requires education, legal enforcement, and promoting empathy through media, parenting, and public influence.

January 25, 2025
January 25, 2025

Understanding the impact of menstrual cycle hormones on brain function

The menstrual cycle significantly impacts brain function beyond reproduction. Hormonal shifts influence memory, emotions, and behaviour, contributing to challenges like PMS or PMDD. Research highlights brain-wide changes, emphasising holistic approaches for managing symptoms and improving women's health.

January 23, 2025
January 23, 2025

University teachers are struggling with their mental health – Here's why

While their noble profession is possibly one of the most reputable one there is, the educational system in many ways, fails to accommodate their needs, which ultimately takes a toll on their mental health.

December 2, 2024
December 2, 2024

Talking with AI can help reduce stress: studies show

Two peer-reviewed studies, one published in November 2024 and one in October 2023, shed light on how interacting with AI chatbots can help people manage stress, express emotions, and even improve their overall emotional health.

November 1, 2024
November 1, 2024

Addressing mental health challenges in the modern workplace

It’s time for businesses to act decisively, transforming mental health from an afterthought into a core aspect of workplace culture.

October 31, 2024
October 31, 2024

Panic attack or just really stressed? Knowing when it’s more than just ‘stress'

Panic attacks are intense episodes of fear or discomfort that can strike without warning, often leaving people feeling overwhelmed and out of control. Unlike “panic”, which we usually feel when something is making us anxious, panic attacks come on abruptly, peaking within minutes.

October 27, 2024
October 27, 2024

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).

October 24, 2024
October 24, 2024

Aftermath of the revolution: The mental health crisis among students

Participating in or witnessing violent protests can lead to long-term psychological effects such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and heightened levels of anger and stress.

October 10, 2024
October 10, 2024

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!

October 10, 2024
October 10, 2024

The psychological costs of an uprising

The systemic issues make even the admission of one’s struggles a minefield

September 10, 2024
September 10, 2024

Richardson advises young cricketers to work on mental health like ‘practising for short ball’

Richardson’s struggles came to a head three years ago when COVID-19 derailed the Indian Premier League season he was involved in, leaving players stranded abroad due to Australia's strict biosecurity rules.