WGC Wellness Club launched to promote mental health

In observance of World Mental Health Day, Wangkhao Government College (WGC), in collaboration with the District Mental Health Programme (DMHP) under the District Health Society Mon, launched the ‘WGC Wellness Club’ on October 17 at the college premises.
The initiative seeks to strengthen partnerships between health institutions and educational establishments to promote mental health awareness and foster a safe, supportive environment within the college and the wider community.
As part of its ongoing outreach, the DMHP team will conduct a series of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) activities from October 10 to November 10, 2025 focusing on mental health promotion, early identification and treatment, capacity building, and improving access to mental health services across the district.
Welcoming the gathering, WGC principal Dr. Tialila expressed appreciation to the DMHP team for their collaboration. “College life is a journey of ambition, growth, and discovery. In this hectic journey, it is crucial to maintain emotional and physical well-being,” she stated, mentioning that the initiative would encourage open and meaningful conversations around mental, emotional, and physical health.
Launching the club, Dr. Wungyong Konyak, DPO (RCH & UIP), emphasized that mental health remains one of the most neglected aspects of overall well-being. He urged students to stay focused on their goals and seek help when needed, assuring that the DMHP team would continue to support their mental health journey.
Delivering the keynote address, Psychiatric Social Worker K. Loungnyem Konyak shared the journey of forming the Wellness Club and the growing community response to mental health initiatives.
“Earlier, we were the ones knocking on every door; today, civil societies invite us as resource persons,” he said, noting a shift in public attitude. He acknowledged that stigma and cultural barriers persist, but expressed hope that the club would help break these barriers. He also outlined the club’s vision, mission, and objectives, inviting students and faculty to join the collective effort “to heal and be healed.”
The programme was chaired by Assistant Professor H. David Konyak and concluded with a vote of thanks by Clinical Psychologist Linokali Sumi.