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A week of celebrations for World Mental Health Day at SPJIMR

10-16 October 2026

World Mental Health Day on 10th October reminds us of something that touches every part of our lives: our mental wellbeing. The way we feel, think and cope with everyday experiences shapes how we learn, grow and connect with others. Caring for our mental health should be a lifestyle shift and part of everyday routine, not something we turn to only when things become difficult. At S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR), we marked the occasion with a week of self-expression, creativity, gratitude and meaningful connections.

Lived experiences heard: Real voices, real change

This year’s theme, ‘Lived experiences heard: Real voices, real change’, celebrated the power of listening without judgement and creating space for every voice to be heard. The week-long observance, open to students, faculty and professionals, featured activities that encouraged self-expression, reflection and connection.

10th October: ‘Tune in, let go’, a musical night to let music soothe the soul.

12th October: Three activities, ‘unplug to reconnect’, ‘unheard, unsaid, unfiltered’ and ‘draw, doodle, scribble’, invited participants to disconnect, express and reconnect.

13th October (morning to evening): ‘Pause. Play. Connect.’ made space for joy and connection.

13th October (evening): ‘Move your mood’ got everyone expressing through movement and uplifting their spirits.

14th October: ‘Wind down with gratitude’ let participants pen a heartfelt note of thanks to someone they had never thanked.

15th October: ‘Pour your heart out’, participants shared their stories, feelings and reflections on an online blog, in the hope that their words might comfort someone.

16th October: ‘A card, a little kindness’ encouraged everyone to share a note that made someone feel valued.

Normalising mental health conversations

Alongside the community-wide celebrations, SPJIMR’s HR team conducted an exclusive session for professionals titled ‘Normalising mental health conversations’, led by Prof. Vidyut Lata Dhir. The session focused on three areas:

Recognising mental health as a continuum and understanding why caring for our own mental wellbeing matters.
Identifying common myths and stigmatising attitudes that may stop people from seeking help.
Encouraging more open and meaningful conversations around mental health.

SPJIMR community appreciated the importance of creating space for these conversations. And several members requested more such sessions, including smaller, more intimate group discussions that allow deeper reflection and open dialogue.

SPJIMR aims to foster a campus where every voice matters, every emotion is valued, and every heart finds kindness.

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