25-07-2025
BHU holds self-care workshop for students; focus on well-being & academic success
VARANASI: The Well-being Services Cell at Banaras Hindu University (
BHU
) organised a workshop on "Self-Care for Academic Success: Strategies for Nurturing Well-being at University" to mark International Self-Care Day 2025.
The workshop aimed to equip students with strategies to maintain their well-being and enhance academic performance.
The session focused on key objectives such as understanding the role of self-care in academic success, identifying personal stressors, and adopting effective coping mechanisms. It also included practical self-care techniques like mindfulness, time management, and stress reduction, while promoting a culture of well-being within the university community.
Prof Manushi Srivastava from the Department of Community Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences, served as the resource person. She stressed the importance of self-care in leading a balanced academic life and conducted interactive activities to help students integrate wellness habits into their daily routines.
Nityanand Tiwari, the student counsellor of the Well-being Services Cell, coordinated the event. He explained various aspects of self-care, including relevant actions and interventions, and highlighted how habits, practices, and lifestyle choices influence physical and mental health.
More than 150 students from different faculties participated in the workshop.
