NEIGRIHMS marks World Mental Health Day with awareness drives across Meghalaya

On Oct 10, the North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS) launched a statewide campaign to mark World Mental Health Day. The institute coordinated a range of awareness sessions in schools, community centres and health facilities across Meghalaya, aiming to reduce stigma and promote early help‑seeking. Mental‑health professionals delivered talks on common disorders, coping strategies and available support services. NEIGRIHMS officials highlighted the importance of integrating mental‑health education into the state's public‑health agenda. The programme reflects the institute's ongoing commitment to improve mental‑wellbeing in the region.