North South University’s (NSU) Department of History and Philosophy (DHP) celebrate World Mental Health Day 2025 with the Stress Management & Healthy Living program, a press release said.
The session chair of the program was Professor Abdur Rob Khan, Treasurer & Pro-Vice Chancellor (IC), NSU. Engr. Pranjit Lal Shil, Organizer, Quantum Foundation; Dr. Moniruzzaman, Coordinator, Quantum Hear Club, and Dr. Md. Rizwanul Islam, Professor of Law & Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, NSU, attended the program. Dr. Mahbubur Rahman, Professor & Chair, Department of History & Philosophy, NSU, was the moderator.
Dr. Mahbubur Rahman said, “Through breathing techniques, nutrition, and resting, we can beat stress and allow our productivity to flourish. A stress-free life is not a distant idea, but a practical goal that can be achieved through a series of healthy habits and routines.”
Engr. Pranjit Lal Shil discussed the various techniques that are used in stress management. He said, “Stress can either break you or make you, which one it does is your choice. It is important that you face the stress instead of avoiding it. You will be able to win against, and we are all with you in your journey.”
Dr. Moniruzzaman presented the importance of healthy eating, nutrition and a balanced diet. He said, “We should live according to what science tells us to lead a healthy and active life. Our food can either be our medicine or the reason for our disease. We should formulate a balanced diet so that our food becomes medicine.”
Professor Abdur Rob Khan said, “Stress is not a character flaw; it is a psychological reaction to pressure. The choices we make about handling stress determine our quality of life. Through stress management practices, we can transform mental well-being from simply a slogan into an achievable goal.”
In the vote of thanks, Dr. Md. Rizwanul Islam said, program was beneficial and informative. It is important to have more of these discussions concerning World Mental Health Day and on a much more regular basis.”
A Question-and-Answer session was held following the presentations. The event concluded with a meditation session conducted by Engr. Pranjit Lal Shil.
