The Government Hospital for Mental Care (GHMC), Visakhapatnam, and Visakha Psychiatric Society (VPS) are organising a series of programmes to promote mental health awareness as part of National Mental Health Week.

The initiative places particular emphasis on young people, with awareness sessions being conducted at colleges across Visakhapatnam. Interactive programmes are intended to encourage greater understanding of mental health and the importance of seeking appropriate support when needed.

As part of the celebrations, the Government Hospital for Mental Care is also hosting competitions including essay writing, elocution, debate, Rangoli, poster-making and skits. The programmes are designed to encourage students to engage with mental health-related topics in creative and interactive ways.

The activities are being conducted during the week leading up to World Mental Health Day on October 10, with the organisers planning additional awareness activities and prize distribution for competition winners.