Yellow Box Initiative – Mental Health Support Launch

KBN University organised a meaningful and progressive event to inaugurate the Yellow Box Initiative, a campus-wide mental health support system designed to offer students a safe, confidential and stigma-free medium to express their concerns on 08-12-2025. Initially conceptualised and initiated by MBBS student Afroz M. during his Community Medicine Electives Posting under the guidance of Dr. M. A. Fahim received enthusiastic encouragement from the Hon’ble Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. Syed Ashfaq Ahmed, enabling it to grow from a student-led project into a university-wide initiative aimed at strengthening emotional wellbeing.

Held at the Amphitheatre, the event was graced by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. Ali Raza Moosvi and Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. Syed Ashfaq Ahmed, who jointly inaugurated the first Yellow Box. Their participation signified the administration’s dedication to creating accessible and compassionate support systems for students. Senior administrators including Dr. Mohammed Abdul Baseer, Dr. Zama Moosvi, Dr. Guruprasad KY and Dr. Anup S. Desai were also present for the occasion.

The Department of Community Medicine welcomed the gathering, followed by an insightful address from Student Counsellor Miss Ashwathi, who emphasized early identification of emotional distress, resilience-building and the importance of seeking timely support. She will serve as the in-charge of the Yellow Boxes, personally attending to queries or addressing them through the official Instagram page of the university.

A symbolic moment unfolded when the Vice Chancellor and Pro Vice Chancellor lifted the first query slip from the Yellow Box, marking a collective commitment to empathy, listening and student welfare. The audience also witnessed a thoughtful skit performed by students, portraying everyday struggles such as academic pressure, anxiety and isolation, and reinforcing the message of reaching out for help.

The programme concluded with a formal vote of thanks from the Department of Community Medicine. The Yellow Box Initiative stands as a transformative step in nurturing a compassionate and mentally healthy campus environment, aligned with the mission of KBNU.