Wellness Booth Marks World Mental Health Day

Wellness Booth Marks World Mental Health Day

The Centre for Health and Happiness and COPE Club, an initiative of Mpower (Aditya Birla Education Trust), organised a Wellness Booth at the IIIM Campus on 12 October 2026 to mark World Mental Health Day. Based on the theme “Unpack the Baggage,” the booth featured interactive activities promoting self-reflection, mindful expression, emotional awareness, and healthy stress management, fostering a supportive and empathetic campus community. More than 200 students benefited from the initiative.

Activities at the booth

• Wall of Thoughts – Then, Now & Next: Students wrote anonymous notes to their past, present, and future selves, reflecting on where they have been and what to carry forward.
• Carry Forward!: Students completed “After unpacking, I choose to carry…” with a value, learning that well-being also means intentionally building a positive mindset.
• Stress Bucket Challenge: Students matched common stressors with coping strategies, learning that stressors may be unavoidable but healthy ways to cope are a choice.
• Mandala Art – Mindful Expression: Mindful colouring gave students a mental pause and a non-verbal way to express and regulate emotions.
• What’s In Your Bag? (Tote Bag Painting): Students painted tote bags showing what they chose to unpack and carry forward, making space for hope, self-compassion, and support.

Participants explored what they wish to unpack and what they choose to carry forward, leaving with a lasting reminder that caring for one’s mind is a journey best taken together.