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18 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2016 DT Feature Safe guarding our minds • Abdullah Omar Saif Psychiatric patients among adult people are on the rise in the country, according to a new study of National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Bangladesh. The preliminary report further says that about 31 percent of adultsjust under 1 in 3 - suffer from some form of mental illness, which is almost double the previous survey’s result conducted in 2005 (Source: Daily Prothom Alo, October 10, 2016). Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that one in four people in the world will be affected by mental or neurological disorders at some point in their lives. It placed mental disorders among the leading causes of worldwide ill-health and disability. Though connected globally with all our advanced communication technology, many of us, nonetheless, feel lonely, desolate and hopeless. Experts think that depression is one of the most common mental health problems. A big portion of our world population feels alienated deep inside. Cultural identity of a person plays one of the most crucial roles for the development of a healthy mind. We believe that regular participation in cultural practices and celebrations helps young individuals to form their own identities. A mind without identity is often confused, restless and prone to chronic subversion. Depression can be observed among individuals who fail to respond socially. It has been widely observed that depressed and alienated people usually show low moral standards. Many prominent psychologists have been trying to understand the connection between degradation of moral standards and the advent of globalization. Some skeptics even consider globalization as a disguised form of cultural domination. Among some of the urban people who are experiencing the influence of globalisation directly, a backlash against globalization has begun, with Western influences blamed for a decline in moral standards (Esposito, 1997). Research done by Dasen (2000) and Schlegel (2001) shows that adolescents play a pivotal role in the process of globalisation. Adolescents have enough maturity and liberty to seek for information and experiences outside the territory of their parental authority. They tend to have more interest than either children or adults in global media, which act as the leading purveyor of globalisation (Schlegel, 2001). It is also true that they are mentally susceptible and unlike adults, they have curiosity towards what is new and strange. In some of the sub Saharan countries, the rates of premarital sex and pregnancy are increasing as traditional systems of sexual control through rituals and folklore lose their relevance in the eyes of the young people. This problem is sometimes blamed on the introduction of Western media with their relentless sexual stimulation (Songue, 1998). Adolescents get utterly confused when they get alienated from their native culture. Their fight with growing frustration may result in an inability to differentiate between good and evil. This phenomenon can be observed everywhere in the world. For the last few years, some Middle Eastern terrorist groups have been targeting confused and vulnerable youths as their overseas recruits. These youngsters are mentally stressed about their identities and lack proper defense mechanism to cope with social challenges. Their depressed minds start seeking solace in violence. Excessive engagement in online social media and a reluctance to participate in communal activities is one of the major contributor to this break in communication. We need to accept and embrace our own culture and avoid creating the field for identity crisis. We must work to build an inclusive society where all voices are heard. We need to make a combined effort to eliminate depression in the young generation. WHO is now urging to integrate mental health care into community health care system more efficiently. In some societies, mental illness is perceived as a matter of embarrassment. We need to work together to change this view. By setting up integrated community health systems, we can start to properly address mentally isolated youth and provide proper medical care. • The writer is manager, Biz development at Mango Teleservices Limited. He can be contacted through abdullahomarsaif@gmail. com
| event | Biz Info Canadian University and Edbase jointly arranged “High Achiever’s Award Ceremony” | health | 19 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2016 Successful knee replacement operation done on Bangladeshi patient DT Canadian University of Bangladesh (CUB) hosted a “High Achiever’s Award Ceremony” on November 5 to recognise the success of students in their O’ and A’ level exams. The event was held to commemorate the launch of CUB’s Spring Admissions-2017. Chowdhury Nafeez Sarafat, Founder and Chairman, Board of Trustees, Canadian University of Bangladesh was the Chief Guest at the event. 79 students from Edbase (English Medium Tuition Provider) participated in this event along with their parents and siblings. During the event, Dr James Gomez, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Canadian University of Bangladesh highlighted key developments in higher education. He said that students have to combine practical experiences through internships as well as acquiring classroom knowledge at the university. He welcomed the top achievers to enroll at Canadian University of Bangladesh to pursue their higher studies. The High Achiever Award Ceremony was an opportunity for both students and parents to visit the campus and consult with university counsellors about opportunities in higher education. The event was cohosted with Edbase. • Osteoarthritis is the most common reason behind knee replacement treatment. Patients with severe damage in the knee joint, which is accompanied by progressive pain and impaired function, may be candidates for full knee replacement. Recently a successful knee replacement procedure was carried out on Bangladeshi patient ADV Anima Abbas by Dr Lee Woo Guan at Kuching Specialist Hospital, Malaysia. After the operation in September this year, Abbas made full recovery and | business | Florista.Delivery has nearly complete relief from pain. Abbas was a patient at Sheikh Fazilatunnessa Mujib Memorial KPJ Specialization Hospital. Dr Guan hopes to provide the same treatment in Bangladesh for other Osteoarthritis patients suffering from this condition. The hospital can be contacted at: 02 4407 7030 31 • | welfare | Free eye treatment camp for CEPZ employees An eye camp was organised on November 5, to provide eye treatment services to employees of Chittagong Export Processing Zone (CEPZ). This camp was organised in association with Lions Club of Chittagong Voice, at the Chittagong EPZ Hospital. About three hundred CEPZ employees availed eye treatment and medicine, free of cost. Among them, 28 were selected for free surgery, at Chittagong Lions Eye Hospital. The general manager of CEPZ, Md Khorshid Alam inaugurated the eye treatment camp. He appreciated the noble initiative taken by Lions Club, and thanked them for organising the free eye camp in CEPZ. He said CEPZ is the biggest EPZ of the country, and around two lac workers are working there. District Governor of Lions Club International, District 315-B4 Ln Shah Alam Babul said that, Lions Club International is a service-oriented institution. It has been working to help distressed humanity. He urged the workers who suffer from ophthalmic problems to avail the free treatment, and advised those with more critical problems to contact the Chittagong Lions Eye Hospital for higher treatment and operation. Among others, Chief Medical Officer of CEPZ Hospital Dr Abu Taslim, Ln Osman Gani, Ln Showkatul Islam, Ln Iftekhar Saimul Chowdhury, President of Linons Club of Chittagong Voice Ln Tapan M Chowdhury, including officials of Lions Club International & BEPZA, were present at the event. • Sometimes just the presence of a beautiful flower can brighten your mood, relieve tension, and even change the course of your day. Everybody loves flowers, but when it comes to world class floral designs, we don’t have many options in Bangladesh. To serve this need, one of the very first online floral websites named Florista. Delivery has come forward with a one stop solution for all flowerloving people. Florista.Delivery has established itself as the premier floral delivery and gifting service in Bangladesh. Sending flowers is a delightful way to express your love, affection, gratitude and so many other sentiments that matter. Having flowers delivered to your loved ones is always a good way to brighten their day. It’s also a great way to decorate your home, when you don’t have the time to stop by the local florist. However, people who have never ordered flowers online before may be hesitant because they’re unfamiliar with the process. The process is very simple at Florista.Delivery - you can chose the bouquet from their website - www.florista.delivery and order it by calling on the hot number given on the site. You can pay for your order on the site through your Visa, or Mastercard. You can also use Bkash or pay cash on delivery. Florista.Delivery ensures the best delivery service at your door step free of cost. You may also download the app from Google play store and Apple I-store. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/florista. delivery. Express your feelings through Florista.Delivery! •
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