Mount Mary College hosts firstedition of PsychWave 2025

Mount Mary College hosted the First Edition of PsychWave 2025, a two-day Psychology Fest held on October 9 and 10, 2025, under the inspiring theme “Exploring Minds, Inspiring Waves.” The event was organised in collaboration with the District Mental Health Programme, District Hospital Dimapur, and the Gracious Life Foundation.
The inaugural session commenced with a welcome note by IQAC Coordinator, Dr. Basant Giri, who opened with the reminder that “the bravest thing one can do is to ask for help.” Dr. Giri also highlighted Mount Mary College’s core focus on the 4 Cs — Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Creativity.
Addressing the programme as the guest of honor, MLA Manpon C. Konyak, spoke about the importance of mental health, sharing his personal journey of recovery and resilience. The second day began with an energetic Marathon organised in collaboration with the Gracious Life Foundation, symbolising endurance, unity, and the vital link between physical and mental well-being.
The highlight of Day Two was a Panel Discussion on the theme “Social Stigma on Mental Health and Building a Supportive Society.” The session was moderated by Imnasenla Rachel — Event Hostess, Entrepreneur, and Counselling Psychologist — who emphasized the importance of empathy, awareness, and creating safe spaces for open dialogue. The panel featured experts from diverse fields, including SMO Psychiatrist, District Mental Health Programme, Dimapur, Dr. Temsuyanger, Founder & Director, Gracious Life Foundation, Lisali M. Humtsoe, Life Square Church, Chümoukedima, pastor Martha, Human Skills Facilitator and Holistic Counsellor, Kilentola Jamir, Sr. Lecturer, DIET, Dimapur, T. Anungla, Chaplain cum Student Counsellor, Mount Mary College, Takoyanger, Miss Grand India 3rd Runner-Up, Entrepreneur, and Counselling Psychologist, Tsurila. The two-day festival concluded on a musical note with a special guest performance by the renowned artist Sunep Lemtur, creating an atmosphere of hope, awareness, and renewed purpose.