Mental-Health

A young man was killed after being hit by the Kurigram Express train in Badarganj, Rangpur. The accident occurred on Wednesday morning in the Tekserhat area of Ramnathpur Union. Raju Mia was the son of Ati Ali of Buzruk Bagbari village in Ward No. 1 of Bishnupur Union. Locals said the young man had a mental health condition. He had left home alone in the morning without informing anyone. Badarganj Railway Station Master Siddiq Ali said the body had been handed over to the deceased’s fam...

The fashion and entertainment world are mourning the death of Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old eldest son of world-renowned supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber. Presley was an emerging model. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that he died while receiving treatment at a rehabilitation center in Los Angeles. Following the incident, Presley’s family told People in a statement, “We earnestly ask everyone to respect our privacy during this difficult...

Former Chhatra Union leader Meghmallar Basu is going through a difficult time in hospital. He was admitted to the hospital in a similar condition before. Popular musician Prince Mahmud has understood the pain behind the reason why the leftist student leader has repeatedly ended up in hospital. In a Facebook post, he said, “Meghmallar Basu has attempted suicide again. Megh attempted suicide before as well. I read the letter he wrote the other day. I can deeply feel Megh’s intense mental pai...

Chinese teenagers are buckling under the pressure of studies and exams. Some are choosing dangerous ways to cope with the stress. They are turning to psychoactive medicines. As these medicines are easily available online, they are within easy reach. Buying and selling is taking place. Advice on how to use them is also spreading online. This is not only causing addiction but also increasing serious health risks. Doctors and experts have expressed concern over the issue. They say stopping t...

It is around 11 pm. A mother has finished cleaning the dining table and gone into her room. A father lies half-reclined on the bed, eyes fixed on his mobile screen. The son plays games with headphones on. The daughter scrolls through endless videos on her phone. Four people live under the same r...