The Mental Health Support Group at IIITH conducted a poster painting and sketching event to celebrate World Mental Health Day on 12 October at Tarangini Amphitheatre. The session saw active participation from around 20 – 30 students, who expressed their perspectives on mental well-being, self-care, and empathy through art. The event offered a calm and creative environment for participants to unwind, engage in meaningful conversation, and reflect on the importance of mental health awareness within the campus community. This year’s theme was access to services – mental health in catastrophes and emergencies. 

World Mental Health Day is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. It was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, a global mental health organization with members and contacts in more than 150 countries. 

October 2025