Anjana Rajbhandary

Writer & Certified Mental Health Professional

Anjana Rajbhandary is a freelance writer who has written for The HuffPost, The Chicago Tribune & Nepali Times Newspaper. She has interned at Unicef and UN Women and is most passionate writing about gender issues and mental health, however, her articles about relationships/heartbreaks are the most popular. An only child and obviously a psychology major, she is a big fan of the band ‘Odesza’.

Portfolio
chicagotribune.com
04/02/2021
Skincare trends of 2021

10 skincare trends for 2021 2020 was a year of change. We changed the way we work, the way we shop, the way we socialize (if at all) and the way we approach skincare. For the most part, we spent more time on Zoom calls than at happy hours, and we spent more time wearing masks than doing our makeup.

chicagotribune.com
04/20/2021
20 Asian-American beauty brands to support now

Support Asian-American-owned beauty brands Since the pandemic began, there has been a steady increase in anti-Asian hate crimes and discrimination in the U.S. Social media has given Asians a platform via #StopAsianHate to share their own experiences with racism plus stand up for the elderly and vulnerable populations who are constantly affected.

chicagotribune.com
04/21/2021
Best Korean skincare products

Learn about Korean skincare If you've walked down any beauty aisle, you may have seen the multitude of sheet masks and BB creams, and you have Korean skincare to thank for that. They're pioneers when it comes to innovative skincare products made with gentle ingredients. Many of them are affordable and come in adorable packaging.

chicagotribune.com
04/22/2021
What does niacinamide do?

Everything you need to know about niacinamide In 2020, it seemed like just about everyone was adding a vitamin C serum to their skincare routine. But now there is a new vitamin that is promising the glow-worthy benefits of vitamin C - and more. This brightening and hydrating ingredient is vitamin B3, otherwise known as niacinamide.

chicagotribune.com
04/11/2021
What is skinimalism?

Skinimalism can simplify your skincare routine in 2021 and beyond Skinimalism is the biggest skin trend of 2021, according to Pinterest Predicts, the social media brand's trend forecast engine. The concept is simple: instead of focusing on the heavily made-up look, the emphasis is on simplifying your skincare routine while accepting your skin's natural texture and using multitasking products to get glowing skin.

chicagotribune.com
04/03/2021
Vitamin C serum benefits

Vitamin C serums are well-known because they actually work. If you have any skin concerns like fine lines, discoloration or uneven skin tone, a good skin-care product to try is one that contains vitamin C.

Thought Catalog
02/11/2020
6 Skincare Promises To Make For Yourself This Year

In the words of my favorite dermatologist Dr. Shereene Idriss, "When I talk about aging, I always say there are five main things you look at: lines, volume loss, color of your skin, elasticity, and your bone structure. I can't do jack shit for your bone structure-look at your mom and dad, that's probably how it's going to go."

Nepalitimes
Shamed for bleeding

ow many of you have slept in a menstrual hut? The idea of a 'menstrual hut' might sound ridiculous to many but it is a real thing. In some parts of western Nepal, women are made to sleep in huts and even cowsheds away from their home during menstruation.

International News and Media

YouTube
04/30/2015
Nepal Earthquake: Anjana Rajbhandary on BBC World News with Yalda Hakim (4/30/2015)

Anjana Rajbhandary, Certified Mental Health Professional and columnist/sub editor at Nepali Times, discusses the mental health ramifications of the Nepal earthquake of April 2015. Links to follow Anjana's work: https://twitter.com/anjyrajy/ https://anjyrajy.wordpress.com https://www.facebook.com/nepalitimes http://nepalitimes.com/regular-columns/opinion/coming-out-stronger-earthquake,479

Nepali Times Newspaper

Nepalitimes
End pain, not lives | Nepali Times

Anita, 44, started withdrawing from the social scene. She started gaining weight. She said she had misplaced the joy in her life. She was depressed, but people thought she would get over it. She did not. She was found dead in her bedroom recently next to an empty bottle of pesticide.

Nepalitimes
Coming out stronger from crisis | Opinion | Nepali Times

It started like just any other Saturday morning, we were busy preparing for a wedding to go to in the afternoon. But, as they say, 'it takes an instant to change lifetime' and at 11.56AM on 25 April that is exactly what happened. The geography of our history crumbled into a pile of dust.

Nepalitimes
Being Nepali or becoming Nepali? | Nation | Nepali Times

Deepti Gurung's older daughter had to give up her dream of being a doctor because the medical college would not admit her without a Nepali citizenship certificate. She doesn't have one simply because Nepali law doesn't allow citizenship in the name of the mother.

'Ask Anjana Anything' on Nepali Times Newspaper

Nepalitimes
I help, therefore I am | Nepali Times Buzz | Nepali Times

Hi all, It has almost been 3 weeks since the big earthquake and the strong aftershock last Tuesday, we are slowly starting to get back into our usual routines, while there are still plenty of people who are concerned with how they will shelter themselves during the upcoming monsoon season because they have lost their homes.

Nepalitimes
Surviving trauma | Nepali Times Buzz | Nepali Times

I hope you are all taking care of each other. Last Saturday's earthquake has affected millions of Nepalis. Experiencing and dealing with the aftermath of a natural disaster is traumatising for many people. Witnessing loved ones lose their lives and their homes can cause severe and persistent posttraumatic stress and grief.

Nepalitimes
Accepting yourself | Nepali Times Buzz | Nepali Times

I find it sad that sometimes families prioritise society's judgement over their children's happiness. When we love someone, we should accept them for who they are-not what they 'should' become. For more questions email me: [email protected] or @AnjyRajy. I am a 26-year-old girl born and raised in Kathmandu.

Miscellaneous

Thought Catalog
01/28/2016
This Is How I Will Choose You

I was recently talking to a friend about relationships when she said something that really stuck with me: "Relationships aren't easy. They take work. You have to change with them. People think it's a cliché to change for another person, but if you want to continue being with someone else, you have to let yourself grow, and growth is change."

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【自己中こそ幸せへの近道!】世界を旅するライターがそう感じた8つの理由

「自己中」というと、あまりいいイメージではないかもしれません。でも、人生において自分自身をケアすることは、何より大事なこと。世界を旅するライター、Anjana Rajbhandaryは、「 Thought Catalog 」でこう語ります。「自己中になろうと決めたのは、私にとって人生で最高の決断」と。その8つの理由とは? ...