In a fast-paced world, yoga offers more than flexibility—it rewires the brain and soothes the nervous system. Through breathwork, meditation, and mindful movement, yoga shifts the body from “fight or flight” to “rest and digest,” reducing stress, enhancing emotional balance, and improving cognitive function.
On the occasion of World Mental Health Day 2025, Goa College of Home Science, in collaboration with the State Tele-MANAS Cell Goa, organized a workshop focused on this year’s global theme — ‘Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies.’ The event aimed to promote awareness, build community resilience, and address mental health challenges during crises.
Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated “Mann”, a Mental Health Awareness Program for Women, organized by the Goa State Rural Livelihood Mission under the Department of Rural Development in collaboration with Padmani Foundation. The event took place at Ravindra Bhavan, Sankhali, focusing on empowering rural women through awareness and mental well-being support.
On September 26, 2025, the GCCI Women’s Wing, in collaboration with DRDA South, organized an impactful awareness program on “Swasth Mahila, Saksham Mahila” in Margao, empowering 130 women through mental health education and well-being tools.
On June 26, 2025, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, Goa marked the International Day Against Drug Abuse with an impactful awareness programme, educating students on substance abuse, mental health, and the importance of early intervention.
