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BJIM-Mindshaper hold mental health workshop for journalists

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Banglapress Published: 23 September 2025, 10:25 AM
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BJIM-Mindshaper hold mental health workshop for journalists
  Bangla Press Desk: Bangladeshi Journalists in International Media (BJIM) and Mindshaper jointly organised a mental health awareness workshop for journalists titled "Living with Reality" at the Bishwo Shahitto Kendro in the capital on Friday.​​ The workshop focused in particular on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the psychological trauma faced by journalists following the recent Milestone School plane crash. Clinical and Counseling Psychologist Rukonuzzaman Rupom from Mindshaper conducted an in-depth session on how to cope with trauma, avoid internalising psychological stress, and find ways to heal. With the participation of 20 journalists, the nearly four-hour-long session included exercises aimed at regulating emotions, achieving work-life balance, Q&A session, and understanding various psychological responses.
Participants also shared personal experiences related to mental health and trauma with the facilitators. Sam Jahan, convenor of BJIM, said, “Mental health awareness is a relatively new concept in Bangladesh. Due to the demanding nature of their work, journalists often remain unaware of such issues. This initiative aims to inform them, raise awareness, and help them learn how to take care of themselves.” Sazzad Hossain, spokesperson of Mindshaper, said, “Journalists are the mirror of society. When they learn to take care of their mental health, they become the strongest advocates for spreading awareness across the entire society. Mindshaper is proud to be part of such an initiative.” At the end of the programme, certificates were awarded to participating journalists by BJIM and Mindshaper. This article was originally published on Daily Sun. [Bangla Press is a global platform for free thought. It provides impartial news, analysis, and commentary for independent-minded individuals. Our goal is to bring about positive change, which is more important today than ever before.]
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