Bangladesh, Aug. 11 -- Mental health can affect a person's ability to realise their potential, cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively, and contribute to their community.

But stress can have a significant impact on mental health, leading to anxiety and depression, impairing concentration and memory, and making it difficult to focus on tasks and recall information.

When it becomes chronic, stress can even affect the prefrontal cortex, which is crucial for decision-making, and weaken judgment.

Stress also takes its emotional toll. It can result in mood swings, irritability, anger, and increased emotional sensitivity. Those with chronic stress report feelings of despair and a sense of being overwhelmed.

Under stress, peo...