NSU highlights drug-free wellbeing on World Mental Health Day
North South University (NSU) marked World Mental Health Day 2025 with an event themed "Stress Management and Healthy Living", organised by the Department of History and Philosophy (DHP).
The programme brought together students, faculty members and guest speakers for two practical sessions on stress management and healthy living.
Enginner Pranjit Lal Shil, Meditation and Positive Lifestyle Coach at the Quantum Foundation, conducted a session on stress management techniques, while Dr Moniruzzaman, Coordinator of the Quantum Heart Club, led a discussion on "Scientific Food Habits". The programme was moderated by Dr Mahbubur Rahman, Professor and Chair of DHP, and concluded with remarks from Professor Abdur Rob Khan, Treasurer and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (in charge), followed by a vote of thanks from Dr Md Rizwanul Islam, Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
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At the outset, Dr Mahbubur Rahman described the event as a practical extension of NSU's ongoing initiative to transform well-being from a slogan into an actionable practice. He identified the humanities as a fitting discipline for discussions on wellbeing, ethics and responsibility, urging students to adopt at least one new healthy habit. He also reiterated NSU's zero-tolerance policy on drugs as essential for clarity, discipline and resilience.
Both panels introduced practical and replicable stress management techniques, such as mindfulness-based meditation, alongside advice on balanced diets, hydration, sleep and routine management. The sessions emphasised actionable habits to improve cognition, mood and long-term health.
In his closing remarks, Professor Abdur Rob Khan highlighted that mental health and academic excellence are deeply interconnected, stating:
"Drugs do not solve stress; they diminish potential. Substance use undermines clarity, discipline, memory and resilience – the very capacities students strive to develop at university."
Dr Rizwanul Islam, in his vote of thanks, expressed appreciation to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for his guidance, the DHP Chair and organising team for the timely execution, and the speakers, moderators and students for fostering an engaging, disciplined discussion. He reaffirmed the university's commitment to promoting mental well-being and maintaining a drug-free campus.
The event concluded with a lively question-and-answer session.
