Grameenphone’s flagship learning platform, GP Academy, in partnership with the Brighter Tomorrow Foundation, organised an event dedicated to the mental health of young adults.
The event titled "Mental Health is a Universal Human Right" was held at the GPHouse on Sunday and aimed to address this pressing issue by bringing about 100 students and their parents together to focus on mental health awareness.
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Addressing the function, Planning Minister MA Mannan said investing in youth development, both in terms of skills and mental well-being, is paramount for our nation's progress.
He appreciated the collaboration between GP Academy and Brighter Tomorrow Foundation, saying that it reflected the pressing need to address mental health challenges among the youths.
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“As we strive towards building a Smart Bangladesh, we recognize the vital role of a younger demographic who are not only skilled but also mentally resilient," he said.
Dr Mohit Kamal, former director of National Institute of Mental Health; and Joyosree Zaman, founder president of Brighter Tomorrow Foundation and Rasna Hasan, head of Strategic Projects and Partnerships at Grameenphone, also spoke on the occasion, among others.
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Yasir Azman, CEO of Grameenphone, said his organisation is committed to reducing the digital divide and, at the same time, ensuring a safer digital space for young people.
Professor Mohit Kamal said now anxiety and depression are building among young people for their studies, careers, and many more reasons, which affect their mental health.
“We want to instill messages of positivity among the youth and give them courage in the face of uncertainty, as this readies them for the future”, he added.