Author and wellbeing advocate Masbah Uddin has launched “Overthinking Detox Blueprint”, a book that promotes practical strategies for managing mental overload, as the Wellbeing Bangladesh Foundation stepped up its efforts to raise awareness of mental fitness and holistic wellbeing.
According to a press release, the book was unveiled during the “Premium Mind Master Retreat and MCA Convocation (July 2026)” at the InterContinental Dhaka on Saturday.
The event also featured the graduation of participants from the Master Coach Accelerator programme and the launch of six books by first-time authors mentored by Masbah Uddin.
Social Welfare State Minister Farzana Sharmin attended the programme as chief guest, while Bangladesh Krishi Bank Chairman Mohammad Nurul Amin and Supreme Court Advocate Barrister Redwan Hossain were special guests.
Farzana Sharmin described the initiative as an important contribution to social change, saying mental wellbeing deserved greater attention alongside economic and social development.
Referring to “Overthinking Detox Blueprint”, she said the book challenged the perception that thoughts were inherently negative and encouraged people to manage, rather than fear, their thoughts. She added that improving mental health and strengthening values within families were essential to building a safer and more liveable Bangladesh.
Masbah Uddin, founding chairman of the Wellbeing Bangladesh Foundation, said mental overload and information saturation had become greater challenges than a lack of information. The central message of “Overthinking Detox Blueprint” was that people should learn to manage their thoughts instead of fighting them, he said.
He said the foundation promoted a holistic approach to wellbeing encompassing physical, mental, financial, social, occupational, environmental and family dimensions. Its mission, he added, was to “empower wellness and transform 100 million lives” by creating positive change at the individual, family, workplace and community levels.
Barrister Redwan Hossain said Bangladesh should place greater emphasis on preventive mental healthcare, arguing that tackling stress before it developed into mental illness would improve overall wellbeing.
Mohammad Nurul Amin said institutional efforts to strengthen mental wellness and soft skills had not kept pace with the country’s broader development, urging newly certified mind coaches to spread wellness throughout society.
The programme also conferred certificates on graduates of the Master Coach Accelerator programme and honoured individuals for their contributions in different fields. Six books by new authors mentored by Masbah Uddin were launched as part of an initiative to develop emerging writers and broaden access to wellbeing-related knowledge.
The day-long retreat featured sessions on leadership, resilience, overcoming fear and personal development.
Organisers said the Wellbeing Bangladesh Foundation would continue expanding awareness, education and human development initiatives to promote holistic wellbeing across all sections of society.
