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Moner Khabor

About

Moner Khabor ( https://monerkhabor.com/ ) is a mental health magazine published from Bangladesh. It has started its journey in 2017 and it is publishing the monthly magazine ever since. The Founder and Editor of this magazine is Professor Dr. Shalahuddin Qusar Biplob ( https://psychiatry.bsmmu.edu.bd/faculty-members ), who is currently working in the psychiatry department of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University as Chairman.

Chapters

1.      History

2.      Activities

3.      Published topics

4.      Availability

5.      Other activities

6.      Awards and honors

7.      References

8.      External connection

1. History

The first issue of Moner Khabor was published in December 2016. Each month a number of different mental health issues are discussed, such as- drug addiction ( https://rb.gy/tdczxf ), suicide ( https://rb.gy/8aajyr ), sleep ( https://rb.gy/9pw6zd ), etc. The theme of Moner Khabor is- ‘All About Mental Health’. Until now, Moner khabor has been published regularly till 2016.

2. Activities

Each issue of Moner Khabor Monthly Magazine is published with a focus on a specific topic related to mental health. Where there are different sections like- Cover Report, Special Report ( https://rb.gy/ju8gzb ), Contemporary issues ( https://rb.gy/xi6orc ), Veterans, Child and Adolescent Mental Health ( https://rb.gy/o7hcbt ), Sexual Health ( https://rb.gy/66f9co ), Research, Mental Health, Mental Health treatment, Mental Illness, Parenthood, Sports and Mind, Psychosocial Analysis, Q&A and Tips on Mental Health. On these sections, country's renowned psychiatrists regularly write in Moner Khabor.

3. Published topics

The topics covered so far in Moner Khabor magazine are: Children’s Mental Development ( https://rb.gy/8hvh9v ), Women's Mental Health ( https://rb.gy/ztivuq ), Autism ( https://rb.gy/aa3wag ), Mental Health at Work, Drug Addiction, Physician-Patient Relationships, Depression, Schizophrenia ( https://rb.gy/ur7afe ), Adolescent Mental Health, Types of Mental Problems, Congenital Psychological Disorders, Sexual Health And Mental Illness, Sleep, Impact of Accidents on Mental Health, Personality, Behavioral Addiction, Marital Relationships, OCD, Suicide, World Mental Health Day, Maternal and Mental Health, Death, Stress, Intelligence, Environmental Pollution and Mental Illness, Entertainment, Protection of the mind in Corona, Spirituality.

4. Availability

In almost all districts of the country ( https://rb.gy/cpbwxr ) Moner Khabor magazines are available at book stalls, paper stalls, chambers and clinics of psychiatrists. Monerkhabor’s online portal (www.monerkhabor.com) has information on all these locations. Many people prefer to read PDF versions online due to the current technology. There is a PDF version of each news magazine ready for them. To purchase the PDF version of the magazine (www.monerkhabor.com) visit the link.

5. Other activities

Online Magazine:

There is a Bengali online version of Moner Khabor (www.monerkhabor.com) working on the slogan “All About Mental Health”. Country's renowned psychiatrists regularly write here, Moner Khabor Online has Q&A, Daily Letters and Mind News blog sections, where psychiatrists answer various questions from the general public. There is also an English version of the magazine called “Concern Mind” ( https://concernmind.com/ ). Concern Mind publishes various experiences of local experts as well as foreign experts, including writings and interviews. How a disease or problem manifests in a different environment is an interest for the Concern Mind.

Free services: Free services are provided by psychiatrists in Moner Khabor. Besides, Moner Khabor Bangla Online (www.monerkhabor.com) provides information on where and when a psychiatrist sees a patient in the country. In addition, there is information about mental hospitals and clinics in different parts of the country. Apart from this, the service recipients also get mental health services and information by calling 01316 055 453.

Digital Channel: There is a YouTube channel of Moner Khabor. Where mental health awareness as well as constructive, creative and instructive content is promoted. Another popular activity of Moner Khabor is Facebook Live. An hour-long live is held on the third Thursday of every month at 11pm.

Events / Seminars: Moner Khabor organizes regular seminars with experts from different parts of the country to raise awareness about mental health among the general public and what can be done to improve mental health. In addition, round table meetings, regular mental health awareness programs in schools and colleges, and television events are part of the regular activities of Moner Khabor.

6. Awards and honors

In 2019, Bangladesh Association of Psychiatry, Sylhet (BAPSIL) conferred special honors on 'Moner Khabar' for its important role in the development of mental health.

7. References

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8. External connection

Moner Khabor