Скачать или смотреть Inside Bengaluru’s Manotsava: Rohini Nilekeni & Dr. Pratima Murthy on Mental Health, Youth & Tech

Bengaluru just hosted Manotsava - a first-of-its-kind public festival celebrating mental health, well-being, and community.

In this exclusive conversation, Bangalore Insider sits down with philanthropist Rohini Nilekeni and Dr. Pratima Murthy, Director of NIMHANS, to explore the ideas that inspired this festival and the growing movement around mental health in India.

In this 15-minute interview, they discuss:
• Why mental health became a major philanthropic priority
• How Manotsava was conceptualized as a public, community festival
• The rise of loneliness and psychological distress in modern cities
• The impact of technology and social media on young people
• Preventative mental health and the role of self-care
• How Bengaluru can build a stronger, healthier future together
• Tele MANAS (14416) — India’s 24/7 mental health helpline

Manotsava is more than an event — it’s a reminder that mental health belongs to everyone.

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