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Green University of Bangladesh Observes World Mental Health Day 2026, Advancing SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being

GUB | 11-Oct-26
Green University of Bangladesh (GUB), through its Office of Student Affairs, in collaboration with the GUB Psychosocial Counselling Unit, successfully organized a workshop titled “Stress Reset: Reclaiming Focus & Energy” on 11 October 2026 in observance of World Mental Health Day 2026. The initiative aligns with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3): Good Health and Well-being, which emphasizes the importance of promoting health and well-being for all.Approximately 101 students participated in the workshop, which focused on raising awareness of mental health, effective stress management, maintaining focus, and promoting emotional and psychological well-being in academic and personal life.The workshop featured Dr. Lipy Gloria Rozario, Adjunct Faculty, University of Dhaka, and Director of Healing Heart, as the keynote speaker. The program was attended by Prof. Dr. Md. Fayzur Rahman, Treasurer, and Captain (Navy) S.M. Salahuddin, NGP, psc (retd.), Registrar, Green University of Bangladesh.Other attendees included Dr. Md. Arifuzzaman, Assistant Professor and Chairperson; Dr. Rajib Sutradhar, Medical Officer; Mehedi Hassan, Senior Officer, Psychosocial Counselling Unit; Humaira Tasmin, Psychosocial Counsellor, Healing Heart; and Md. Feroz Al Mamun, Officer, Office of Student Affairs. The workshop emphasized the importance of recognizing stress, maintaining emotional balance, and seeking appropriate support for mental well-being. It also highlighted the role of awareness, counselling, and supportive campus initiatives in fostering a healthier university environment.Through this initiative, Green University of Bangladesh reaffirmed its commitment to student well-being and mental health awareness, contributing to the broader objectives of SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being. The program reflects the university’s ongoing efforts to encourage a supportive campus culture where students are empowered to prioritize their mental health alongside their academic development.Event Photographs