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Kohima: Schools and universities across Nagaland recognized World Mental Health Day 2026. The theme, Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change, guided events held from October 2 through October 10. Organizers aimed to reduce stigma and build support systems.
Nagaland University hosted a week of competitions in Kohima. Dr. Lovika P. Shikhu chaired a service on October 9. Prof. Buno Liegise told the crowd that “attitude, more than aptitude, determines the altitude one climbs in life,” while Dr. Aokumla Walling discussed professional insights. Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. N. Venuh pledged to prioritize mental health for staff and students. Dr. Amrita Pain delivered a keynote covering policy, institutional responsibility, and stakeholder action.
Students in Chümoukedima took their message to the streets. C-Edge College students performed a drama and songs at the Daily Market in Naga United Village on October 9. In Dimapur, 43 Delhi Public School students staged a street play on October 10. They visited the City Tower Petrol Pump and Purana Bazar Hollohon Petrol Pump to show that invisible struggles are real.
Other groups joined the effort. Holotoli School partnered with the National Health Mission at the CRIMHRC head office. Vice Principal Methahole Teresa Ltu pushed students to act as advocates. North East Christian University students visited Chavara Home in Naharbarri. They held sessions on coping mechanisms and practiced emotional reflection to help those in need.
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