World Mental Health Day
Next Step / Taking care of your mental health as a corporate employee
While many organisations now acknowledge the importance of mental health, the practical reality for employees navigating the corporate maze often paints a different picture. So, how can corporate employees protect their mental well-being without sacrificing their professional responsibilities? On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, here are a few strategies—tempered with a dose of realism—to help manage the pressures of office life.
World Mental Health Day / Mental health in the workplace needs to become a priority
Prioritising mental health is not merely a benevolent choice, it is a strategic imperative.
World Mental Health Day / Time for journalists to speak up about their mental health
Although journalists constantly deal with stressful situations, they seldom seek help.
'Dear Zindagi': On love, life and mental well-being
Director Gauri Shinde’s "Dear Zindagi", released in 2016, stands out as a remarkable example of the power of storytelling in fostering meaningful discussions. Through a meticulously woven narrative and finely etched characters, this film adeptly addresses the stigma associated with therapy while emphasising the importance and relevance of mental health in our lives.
World Mental Health Day / Our youth is scavenging for mental health resources
In Dhaka, you will be hard-pressed to find a therapist charging a fee-per-hour of less than Tk 1,500.
Depression and drainage of energy: a causal relationship from hell
Understanding why sadness robs us of energy can help us to mitigate it.
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.
BOOK REVIEW: MENTAL HEALTH / Two books that explore life in psychotherapy
I picked up this book while trying to find a good therapist in this dreary land.
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY / Virtual play to combat mental illness
Out of the 161 million people of Bangladesh (as of 2015), 16.1 percent of adults and 15.2 percent of five- to 10-year-olds live with mental health issues. Only 0.44 percent of our national budget was allocated for mental health in the same year.
Deepika Padukone to launch her foundation in October
Actress Deepika Padukone, who has personally been a victim of depression, says she is planning to launch her foundation.