National Mental Health Festival 2024 kicks off in Bengaluru
The Hindu
Mannotsava 2024: National Mental Health Festival fostering awareness, combating stigma, and bridging science with society.
Mannotsava, National Mental Health Festival 2024, co-hosted by the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) and Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies (RNP) kicked off on Saturday (October 26, 2024).
Scheduled to be held over two days, the event aims to elevate mental health conversations across India, bringing together experts, artists, and communities to combat stigma and foster awareness.
The festival was inaugurated by Pratima Murthy, Director, NIMHANS, L.S. Shashidhara, Centre Director, National Centre for Biological Sciences, and Rohini Nilekani, Chairperson, Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies.
According to a release, the festival features a diverse lineup, including expert-led discussions, art performances, interactive workshops, and informative stalls.
“Its inclusive nature ensures participation from a wide cross-section of society, helping to expand the dialogue on mental well-being,” the release added.
Speaking about the event, Dr. Murthy said, “Mannotsava aspires to be a bridge between science and society and between mental wellness and illness. It creates a space for the sharing of credible information related to mental health.”
Ms. Nilekani said following the pandemic, mental health has emerged as a topic that needs a lot more discussion. “But we don’t have many public platforms that bring together experts, civil society, researchers, and artists to dialogue on the state of our individual and collective well-being. Mannotsava endeavours to be such a platform,” she added.
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