The day celebrated on October 10 was themed ‘promote mental health and prevent suicide”. To reflect the current situation, the BRAC Institute of Educational Development organised the programme on Friday with the Bangladesh Debating Council where students from nine universities spoke. Those were: BRAC University, North South University, Dhaka University, The Institute of Business Administration of Dhaka University, University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB), Independent University, Bangladesh University of Professionals, United International University, and Islamic University of Technology. Associate Professor of National Mental Health Institute Helal Uddin Ahmed said 50 percent of psychological problems begin before 14 years of age and 75 percent grow before 25 years of age. He also stressed creating proper and adequate space for their mental health care by family, society and educational institution.

Source: bd News24 October 11, 2019 14:03 UTC