Mental Health Mela
World Mental Health Week at IIT Bombay was a campus-wide celebration of well-being, connection, and community. Organized by the Student Wellness Centre, the week featured a diverse range of experiential events designed to encourage conversations around mental health while creating opportunities for creativity, self-expression, reflection, and collective engagement.
Through interactive workshops, performances, wellness activities, and community gatherings, participants explored different pathways to emotional well-being and discovered that mental health extends beyond moments of crisis to include everyday experiences of connection, joy, creativity, and care. The week brought together students, staff, faculty, and campus residents in a shared commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive campus culture.
Participants experienced:
- SOULCIAL Open Mic – Celebrating creativity through music, poetry, storytelling, and performance
- Sound Bath – Exploring relaxation and mindfulness through immersive sound experiences
- Drama Therapy – Engaging in self-expression and emotional exploration through movement and storytelling
- Drum Circle – Building connection and reducing stress through rhythm and collective participation
- Mental Health Mela – Discovering diverse approaches to wellness through games, activities, and community engagement
- Short Film Screening – Reflecting on mental health through powerful student-led storytelling
By showcasing multiple approaches to well-being, World Mental Health Week highlighted the importance of community, creativity, and connection in supporting mental health. The celebration created spaces for learning, expression, healing, and belonging, reinforcing the message that well-being is a shared responsibility and an integral part of campus life.
