Mental health has become an important part of conversations around overall well-being, with stress, anxiety and depression affecting people across different age groups and walks of life. Recognising the need for greater awareness and understanding, DJJS Aarogya’s “Manobalam – Your Mental Health Matters” campaign conducted 25 mental health awareness programmes across eight branches, reaching 2,925 beneficiaries between April and September, 2026.
The campaign focused on promoting awareness of mental and emotional well-being and encouraging people to understand the role of the mind, thoughts and emotions in everyday life. It addressed key concerns, including stress, anxiety and depression, while introducing participants to concepts aimed at developing greater self-awareness and inner balance through an understanding of their thoughts.
What Did the Sessions Bring to the Table? Understanding the Mind, Thoughts and Emotional Well-being
The Manobalam sessions explored several aspects of mental well-being, including the power of the mind, the differences between stress, anxiety and depression, the Chariot Model, and the quality of thoughts. The campaign emphasised the importance of understanding and managing thoughts rather than allowing them to influence one's responses and emotional well-being unconsciously.
Rather than being limited to lectures, the sessions incorporated interactive elements to encourage active participation. Live demonstrations, activities, yoga, pranayama, meditation and self-reflection exercises formed part of the programmes, offering participants opportunities to explore practical approaches to mental and emotional well-being.
Reaching Diverse Sections of Society
The campaign's programmes were conducted across a range of settings, including schools, colleges, other educational institutions, workplaces and community organisations. Through these 25 programmes, the campaign reached 2,925 beneficiaries.
Sessions were conducted at educational institutions and community centres in Patiala, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jalandhar, Lucknow, Telangana, Pithoragarh and other locations. The institutions included Auro Mirra Centre of Education, Brindavan Group of Institutions, Epistemo Vikas Leadership School, Kaveri University, Siva Sivani Institute of Management and Vishwa Vishwani Institute of Systems and Management.
Workplace outreach was also an important part of the campaign, with programmes conducted at organisations including ‘Nuvama Wealth’ in Bengaluru and ‘Vodafone Idea Limited’ in Hyderabad.
The diversity of venues reflects the campaign's effort to bring mental health awareness into everyday environments, reaching students, professionals and community members.
Making Mental Health Part of Everyday Awareness
As conversations around mental and emotional well-being continue to expand across educational institutions, workplaces and communities, initiatives such as Manobalam create opportunities for people to reflect, learn and engage with the subject in an approachable and interactive manner.
Through its April–September campaign, DJJS Aarogya brought together awareness, practical activities and community outreach under one central message: Your Mental Health Matters.
