World Mental Health Day 2026

World Mental Health Day is observed annually to promote awareness, encourage open conversations about mental health, and highlight the importance of psychological well-being. To mark the occasion, the Mental Health Department of SGRR College of Nursing, under the aegis of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) (Director, Dr. Sonia Gambhir), organized a collaborative workshop with Isha Foundation titled “Miracle of Mind (MOM)”. The workshop provided an opportunity for participants to engage with practices and reflections related to mental well-being. 

The programme was conducted in two sessions: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. Reeta Rawat facilitated the sessions with support from Isha Foundation volunteers. Prof. Dr. G. Ramalakshmi was the Chief Guest. Seven volunteers from Isha Foundation attended and were acknowledged as Guests of Honour. The names provided for this report are Yogain Pundir, Naveen Shakya, Ritika Khanduja, Preeti Tyagi, Paawan Chaudhary and Pranita Sanghvi in addition to session facilitator Reeta Rawat. 

The programme commenced with the disclosure of the World Mental Health Day theme by Ms. Deepali Rawat, Assistant Professor. Mrs. Reena Maibam Chanu, Head of Department, delivered the keynote address, emphasizing the importance of mental health awareness and psychological well-being. 

The workshop was coordinated by Mr. Shashank Manwal, PG Nursing Tutor, with Ms. Priya and Ms. Divya, M.Sc. Nursing 2nd Year students, serving as the Masters of Ceremony. The programme featured two interactive sessions conducted by the Isha Foundation team. 

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