The Mental Health Awareness Workshop took place at Kuvempu Rangamandira on 03/02/2024, Saturday, organized by various entities including the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Karnataka State Mental Health Authority, and the Police Department. Justice R. Devdas emphasized the importance of Mental Health, while Mr. RandeepDev, I.A.S reported  that awareness about Mental health is increasing among people. Justice N. Kumar discussed Mental Health issues in developed countries, focusing on mobile phone addiction and its impact on marriages. Dr. K.R. Sridhar, Psychiatrist, Shridhar Nursing Home, Shivamogga provided insights into Mental Health aspects, dispelling myths and addressing stigma. Dr. Harish, Subbaiah Medical institute spoke on substance use disorders, Dr. Prashanth N.R, Additional member secretary, KSMHA explained the Mental Health Care Act – 2017, Dr. Rajani P, Deputy Director of Mental Health department highlighted on the  duties and responsibilities of people towards Mental Health.

Dr. Sathyanarayana Rao, Psychiatrist, JSS Medical college, Mysore emphasized on the need for  sex education in schools .Dr. Kiran, concluded the programme  expressing gratitude to everyone who supported and helped for the success of the programme by  distributing saplings as  part of the  Inauguration programme .