NFR Observes World Mental Health Day with Week-Long Awareness Programme.

Dalim Phukan
Hills Live News, Guwahati. October 17: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) observed World Mental Health Day 2026 with a week-long awareness programme at Central Hospital, N.F. Railway, Maligaon, from October 4 to 10.
Organised by the Department of Psychiatry under the guidance of the Medical Director, in collaboration with the Indian Psychiatric Society’s Assam State Branch, the programme aimed to promote mental health awareness and encourage open discussions on psychological well-being.
As part of the initiative, awareness programmes and a mental health quiz were conducted at Netaji Vidyapeeth School and Railway Higher Secondary School by Clinical Psychologist Satakshi Mishra and her team. The activities focused on sensitising students to the importance of mental health, emotional well-being and seeking timely professional support.
The theme of World Mental Health Day 2026, “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Changes,” was introduced to healthcare professionals at Central Hospital by Dr. Anamika Phukan and further elaborated by Dr. Sanjay Singh. The discussions emphasised the importance of listening to people with lived experiences of mental health conditions and creating a more inclusive, understanding and supportive environment.
Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials were distributed during the week to spread awareness about mental health and its significance in everyday life. Students of St. Martha Institute of Nursing also presented a skit at the hospital’s Outpatient Department complex, highlighting mental health awareness and the importance of seeking help when needed.
Through these initiatives, the N.F. Railway reaffirmed its commitment to reducing the stigma associated with mental health conditions and promoting a compassionate approach to psychological well-being among railway employees, their families and the wider community.