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Health
Kohima launches ‘Breaking the Silence 4.0’ campaign to spotlight mental health and substance abuse
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 10:46 PM
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A new ‘Breaking the Silence 4.0’ drive was inaugurated in Kohima, Nagaland, aimed at creating public awareness about mental health challenges and substance‑abuse issues.
Kohima, the capital of Nagaland, witnessed the launch of the ‘Breaking the Silence 4.0’ campaign on Thursday. The initiative is designed to bring mental‑health concerns and substance‑abuse problems into public discourse, areas that have traditionally received limited attention in the region.
Organisers highlighted that the campaign will employ community workshops, school‑based sessions and media outreach to demystify stigma surrounding mental illness and to educate citizens about the risks of drug and alcohol misuse. They also stressed the need for early intervention and the availability of support services.
The event featured speeches by local health officials and representatives of civil‑society groups, who called for collaborative efforts between government agencies, NGOs and families to build a supportive environment for affected individuals.
Authorities indicated that the campaign will run for several months, with periodic assessments to gauge its impact on attitudes and help‑seeking behavior among the populace.
By foregrounding these health issues, the ‘Breaking the Silence 4.0’ drive seeks to foster a more informed and compassionate community in Nagaland.
Organisers highlighted that the campaign will employ community workshops, school‑based sessions and media outreach to demystify stigma surrounding mental illness and to educate citizens about the risks of drug and alcohol misuse. They also stressed the need for early intervention and the availability of support services.
The event featured speeches by local health officials and representatives of civil‑society groups, who called for collaborative efforts between government agencies, NGOs and families to build a supportive environment for affected individuals.
Authorities indicated that the campaign will run for several months, with periodic assessments to gauge its impact on attitudes and help‑seeking behavior among the populace.
By foregrounding these health issues, the ‘Breaking the Silence 4.0’ drive seeks to foster a more informed and compassionate community in Nagaland.