Mangaluru: The Department of Psychology of St Agnes Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research, Autonomous, Mangaluru, in association with the Psynergy Forum, organized Harmony of Minds—an intercollegiate event held on 13th October 2025 at 9:30 a.m. 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 A.C., in her inspiring address, emphasized that “There is no health without mental health,” urging the audience to speak openly, listen compassionately, and recognize 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. Events such as Slogan Writing, Poster Making, and Debate provided students a platform to creatively express their understanding of mental well-being.
Winners of the Competitions:
Debate
1st Place: Sarah Nasir Sheikh and Ifra Ayesha – School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya
2nd Place: Aparna Ayyagari and Arshi Khan – KMC, Mangaluru
Poster Making
1st Place: Navaneeth T., Nibin Mathew, and Dona Kurian – Alva’s College, Moodbidri
2nd Place: Nandana A. S., Niya Jasmin, and Minha Latheef – NITTE Deemed to be University
Slogan Writing
1st Place: Sara Jazeela – Yenepoya Deemed to be University
2nd Place: Saifana Shaikh – School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya
The event was coordinated by Dr. Kavyashree K.B., Staff Coordinator, and Ms. Sandra Wilson, Student Coordinator, under the guidance of Dr. V. Premanand, Head of the Department of Psychology; Sr. Dr. M. Vinora A.C., PG Coordinator; and Sr. Dr. M. Venissa A.C., Principal, St Agnes College, Bendoor, 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.
