The country has just 1.17 mental health professionals per 100,000 people, he says

On the night when Argentina played Egypt last week, 38-year-old auto-rickshaw driver Shariful Islam was watching the match at a roadside tea stall in Cumilla as Lionel Messi missed a penalty.

Nurture psychological safety within your Dhaka workplace to combat post-pandemic burnout and isolation. Building peer support networks, launching mental health first aid programs, and prioritizing human connection effectively boosts employee well-being, trust, and organizational performance.

The proposed national budget for FY2026-27 brings a flicker of hope for Bangladesh’s struggling healthcare system.

Tetris limits the capacity for forming traumatic memories.

Hoarding disorder is often mistaken for irresponsibility, but it is actually a complex condition rooted in anxiety, trauma, and fear of loss.

Confront the harsh reality of unemployment in Bangladesh where social stigma and depression haunt graduates. Rahat Kabir and others navigate the mental health struggles of being 'bekar' while seeking empathy amidst systemic job market challenges.

Protect mental health by breaking harmful habits like Instagram doomscrolling and overworking. Confronting bottled up emotions and distancing from toxic people fosters emotional resilience. Prioritize quality sleep and self-care to ensure lasting psychological well-being today.

Navigate global conflict news by setting emotional boundaries and choosing trustworthy sources. Avoid doom scrolling through social media to protect mental health. Practice grounding techniques and support charities to reduce helplessness during periods of uncertainty.

Confront body shaming by prioritizing psychological well-being and functional fitness over dangerous trends like OMAD. Tasfia Tamkin Reza and Mohammed Asad advocate for empathy and strength training to foster long-term health and sustainable confidence.

Seasonal depression is a type of depressive disorder with a distinct seasonal pattern, often beginning in late autumn or winter and remitting in spring or summer.

Empower your journey by following Maria’s transition from Miss Universe Bangladesh to founding Moshal. Overcoming clinical depression in Dhaka, she provides accessible mental healthcare and Diana Award-winning advocacy, proving resilience transforms profound personal struggle into hope.

State, institutions, and communities must step up to address the crisis

Unlock cognitive growth through strategic gaming while balancing mental health and social development. University of Oxford research indicates that moderated play enhances decision-making and teamwork, proving video games offer valuable benefits beyond simple entertainment.

Address emotional suppression in Bangladeshi households where toxic masculinity hinders child development. Dr Helal Uddin Ahmed explains how blocking tears triggers aggression and depression, necessitating empathy to foster emotional intelligence and mental health resilience.

Embrace holistic healing with Eza Chowdhury, founder of Samadi Wellness in Bangladesh. Transitioning from Canadian finance to yoga, she integrates trauma-informed breathwork and meditation, proving mindfulness fosters emotional resilience and spiritual growth beyond physical fitness.

The book features 15 chapters covering essential topics such as attachment styles, love languages, and shadow work.

The tortured artist myth wrongly glorifies suffering as creative fuel, ignoring mental health realities. True creativity thrives without misery, and romanticising pain harms artists by discouraging help, misguiding young creators, and overshadowing genuine talent today

Escapism is one of the most ordinary forms of survival we’ve invented.

The writer reflects on how spontaneous, stress free trips with male friends offer emotional release, honest conversations, and healing, proving such getaways can be therapeutic and transformative, beyond movie inspiration, especially during difficult personal times.