“Mindscape: Conversations for Change” organized by Mental Health Society

Mental Health Society (MHS), a holistic mental wellness organisation, presents “Mindscape: Conversations for Change”, a one-of-a-kind initiative celebrating World Mental Health Day at Indian Museum, Kolkata on 12th Oct., 2025. This day-long event aims to spark dialogue, promote empathy and create inclusive spaces where minds and hearts connect beyond stigma and silence.

Founded by Namrata Bhowmik, an RCI-registered Consultant Psychologist and Assistant Professor of Psychology, Mental Health Society envisions a world where conversations about mental health are open, inclusive, and stigma-free.
The event is organised under the leadership of Suchismita Chakraborty, Administrative Manager and Senior Psychologist at MHS, whose commitment and coordination have been central to bringing Mindscape to life.

The celebration will open with a musical performance by neurodiverse children, symbolising the beauty of diversity, resilience and creative expression.

Highlights of the Day:

🎤 Panel Discussions:

1. Embracing Neurodiversity: Rethinking Inclusion in Education, Workplace, and Society
Panelists-
Emili Banerjee Sumitra Paul Bakshi
Dhoopchhaya Majumder
Mohini Ojha
Nilanjana Rambothu
Dr. RudraJit Sinha
Moderator- Debdutta Mandal, Program Coordinator at MHS

2. Impact of Social Dynamics on the Mental Health of Children and Young Adults
Panelists-
Minali Sehdev
Dr. Madhurima Dasgupta
Sudipa Bardhan Mazumdar
Shreyashi Bhaumik Sinha
Ruplekha Sinha Roy
Poulami Pal
Asish Basak
Moderated by Debangana Bhattacharya

A special interactive session will feature eminent psychologists like Jonaki Mukherjee, Siddhartha Sanyal, Papri Das, psychiatrists like Dr. Arka Adhvaryu, Dr. Supratik Kundu, Dr. Arundhati Biswas and professors like Dr. Anindita Mukherjee, Dr. Nilanjana Mitra, exploring vital conversations around inclusivity, empathy, and evolving perspectives on mental health. It is coordinated by Resource Coordinator Indrani Karmakar.

🎨 Alternative Therapy Sessions:
Interactive sessions on Music Therapy, Art Therapy and Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) by expert practitioners will highlight the healing potential of creative expression.

Special Guests:

Alokananda Roy – Dancer & Social Reformer

RJ Atritra – Popular Radio Personality

Ishan Porel – Indian Cricketer

Aradhana Chatterjee – Digital Influencer

Kolaj Sengupta – Actor

The evening will conclude with a soulful performance by the Bengali folk band Shobdokolpodroom, celebrating the harmony of mind, music, and community.

Mental Health Society began its journey in 2023 as an online platform and has since grown to establish its offline chamber at Dumdum Cantonment.

For Media Enquiries:
📧 Email: mhsmentalhealthsociety@gmail.com
📞 Phone: 7539785380