Echoes of Youth showcases the creative expressions of students across India, highlighting their perspectives on mental health through posters, videos, letters and products. Curated by the Positive Psychology Unit at NIMHANS, this display fosters dialogue and awareness around mental well-being.
Experience Project Sukoon by people+ai, where you can interact with a live mental health chatbot and discover how technology is transforming mental healthcare!
Tobacco & Society is a thought-provoking art exhibit by the Indian Institute of Public Health, showcasing six intricate pencil-on-paper drawings that explore the deep historical, social and cultural complexities surrounding tobacco in India.
Explore Shoot the Shame, a poignant photographic exhibition showcasing the journeys of survivors of sex trafficking and gender-based violence. Organised by Sanjog, this collection of powerful photographs transforms spaces of trauma into symbols of resilience and empowerment.
LGBTIAQ+ & Mental Health stall by Solidarity Foundation, promotes mental well-being through engaging activities and discussions. Discover their resources and witness the impact of their work through inspiring documentaries and advocacy campaigns, all aimed at fostering inclusivity and understanding in the community.
Discover a delightful selection of Indian children’s books at Little Minds, Big Feelings, curated by Funky Rainbow – Bangalore’s beloved independent children’s bookshop. Explore stories that inspire imagination, empathy and emotional growth in young readers.
Understanding Tech Addictions, explores the impact of technology addiction on our lives. Discover informative insights, assess your own technology use and learn practical strategies to foster screen-free activities in your daily routine.
Literary Healing: Books on Mental Health stall organised by Champaca Bookstore features titles that inspire mental well-being and foster healing through the transformative power of literature.
Explore – Tides of Change: Coastal Communities and Mental Health, an interactive stall by Dakshin Foundation that highlights the lived experiences of marginalised coastal communities. Discover how social determinants and environmental factors intertwine to impact mental health and well-being through engaging games and insightful outreach materials.
TeleMANAS – National Tele-Mental Health Programme stall offers an interactive space where visitors can learn about mental health support services through engaging games and activities. With expert guidance from the NIMHANS team, attendees can gain practical self-care tips, explore mental health resources and have open discussions aimed at breaking the stigma surrounding mental health.
Hidden in Plain Sight & Mental Health Alphabets by Madhuri Umashankar features three immersive installations. Hidden in Plain Sight reveals how the masks we wear affect our perceptions of mental health, the Mental Health Alphabet uses each letter to spark dialogue around common disorders often overlooked. Lastly, the Morse Code Portrait invites viewers to decode a message, highlighting the challenges individuals face in seeking help and the importance of understanding their struggles.
Nanna Langa is a monumental 23-foot skirt woven with the intimate stories of 547 women, created as part of the Mindscape project. This powerful installation, organised by Indu Antony of Namma Katte, celebrates the voices and experiences of women, inviting visitors to connect with their narratives.
Brushed by Hope, invites you to co-create a vibrant installation where your brushstrokes will uncover hidden words of inspiration. Join us in transforming an empty canvas into a collective masterpiece that celebrates hope and community.
A set of creative exercises in English and Kannada that bring together art and themes of mental health care, with the aim to gently aid exploration into the ways we relate to ourselves, our bodies and our surroundings.
