mental health
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.
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.
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).
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.
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!
The psychological costs of an uprising
The systemic issues make even the admission of one’s struggles a minefield
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.
The enduring power of letter writing in the digital age
In an era where digital communication has become the norm, the practice of writing letters by hand might seem outdated, even quaint. However, as World Letter Writing Day on September 1st reminds us, this seemingly old-fashioned activity offers unique and powerful benefits. From nurturing mental well-being to enhancing critical communication skills, the act of putting pen to paper—or stylus to tablet—can still have a profound impact on our lives.
#Perspective / Skinny shaming: The bullying we pretend doesn’t exist
Body positivity never really caught up in Bangladesh. It’s shocking how even in 2024, body shaming not only exists in our society, but also is taken for granted. In recent times, there has been some awareness against fat shaming. Yet, the same cannot be said about skinny shaming.
Relationship Matters: Discussing psychological problems
Our relationships and how we navigate them keep evolving with the times. Often, we find questions or worries so personal that they can only be shared with a stranger, but any random stranger is no real solace! Nor is the advice safe. With that in mind, Star Lifestyle brings to you a brand-new relationship advice column from certified experts. This hopes to tackle the host of worries, questions and forks in roads of the relationships plane that includes the personal, professional to psychological.
Mental Health Maladies: Drug Addiction
Star Lifestyle in collaboration with Moner Bondhu, exclusively discusses Addiction Issues namely, the red flags behind the condition, how to effectively overcome them, and much more. We sat down with Mehadi Mobarak, Psychosocial Counselor from Moner Bondhu to discuss ADDICTION and the probable solutions to tackle the condition at first notice.
Children need proper support to recover from pandemic
Learning recovery and mental health should be priority
BCB to hold sports psychology sessions for Tigers
With the intention of improving the mental fitness of the cricketers of the Bangladesh national team, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is planning to hold a relevant programme ahead of the upcoming West Indies tour next month.
How Rana Plaza tragedy shaped Bangladesh's mental health
"Many of my peers look back at the Rana Plaza tragedy with dull, dead eyes."
What to expect from your first therapy session
Get the best out of your first-ever therapy session.
Why you should go to therapy
Going to therapy can provide new perspectives on tired old problems.
Seasonal depression is much more than just winter blues
As we get older, our relationship with winter is changing.
The Consequences of Authoritarian Parenting
Authoritarian parenting insists on unquestionable obedience from the child.
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY: Mental health issues in young-adult books
Young-adult books have recently been doing an exceptionally valuable job of incorporating mental health issues into their stories. Following is a list of books that represent various aspects of mental health issues and how people deal with them.