11/10/2026
🌍🧠 WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY CELEBRATION 2026
"Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change”
World Mental Health Day was celebrated on 10 October 2026 at Lalam Junction, Pala, spreading the message of mental health awareness, compassion, dignity, and social inclusion.
The celebration was inaugurated by Hon. Sri Mons Joseph, Minister for Water Resources, Government of Kerala, in the esteemed presence of Sri Jose K. Mani, MP
The programme was graced by the presence of distinguished dignitaries:
Sri Santhosh Joseph( Director, Mariyasadanam, Pala), Dr. V. K. Radhakrishnan (Secretary General, World Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation (WAPR),Prof. Dr. Roy A. Kallivayalil (Vice President, World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH),Dr. Bobby Kookkattu President, Rotary Club of Pala, Swami Japasiddhananda (Adhyakshan, Sri Ramakrishna Matam, Pala)
Smt. Jiji Baiju (Education Standing Committee Chairperson, Pala Municipality) Kumari Diya Binu Pulikkakandam (Councillor, Pala Municipality) Smt. Biji Jojo (Councillor, Pala Municipality) Smt. Josin Bino ( Councillor, Pala Municipality) Rev. Fr. Dr. George Karavelil (Bursar, St. Joseph's College of Engineering and Technology, Pala) Sri K. Sadan ( Deputy Superintendent of Police) Sri Shibu Thekkemattam (Blood Forum, Pala
Sri Anoop George K.V.E.S. Youth Wing, Pala)
Dr. N. D. Mohan(Consultant Psychiatrist, Mariyasadanam), Sri Baiju Kollamparambil (Former Councillor, Pala Municipality)
🎶 The celebration was made even more special by the vibrant musical performance of Rhythms of Mind Orchestra, Mariyasadanam, showcasing the remarkable talents and abilities of persons undergoing psychosocial rehabilitation.
❤️ The event highlighted the importance of creating a society where every voice is heard, every individual is respected, and mental health is everyone's priority.
🙏 Heartfelt gratitude to all dignitaries, organising partners, volunteers, and well-wishers for making this celebration a memorable success!
Mariyasadanam Pala
Providing Help, Hope & Healing Since 1998