Media Release

Mangaluru, Oct 17: The Department of Psychology, St Agnes Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research in association with the Psynergy Forum, organised Harmony of Minds—an intercollegiate event held on October 13 in the PG Auditorium.

The programme was conducted to mark World Mental Health Day 2025, themed “Access to services – Mental health in catastrophes and emergencies.”

The event aimed to promote mental health awareness, dispel stigma, and highlight the importance of empathy, communication, and help-seeking behaviour.

The chief guest, Sr Dr Vinora AC, in her inspiring address, emphasised that “There is no health without mental health,” urging the audience to speak openly, listen compassionately, and recognise that seeking help is a sign of strength.

The competitions witnessed enthusiastic participation from various colleges, including Alva’s College, Moodbidri; NITTE Deemed to be University; School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya; KMC, Mangaluru; Sahyadri College; SDM Law College; and Yenepoya Deemed to be University. The events organised provided students a platform to creatively express their understanding of mental well-being.

The event was coordinated by Dr Kavyashree KB, staff coordinator, and Sandra Wilson, student coordinator, under the guidance of Dr V Premanand, head of the Department of Psychology; Sr Dr M Vinora AC, PG Coordinator; and Sr Dr M Venissa AC, principal, St Agnes College, Bendore, Mangaluru.

Harmony of Minds served as a meaningful platform for young minds to advocate for mental health awareness through creativity and dialogue. The event reinforced the message that mental well-being is an integral part of overall health and inspired participants to champion empathy, inclusion, and positive mental health practices in their communities.