Manotsava | National Mental Health Festival

​December 5 and 6, 2026

​Location: Jayamahal Palace Hotel

​Manotsava: National Mental Health Festival aims to bring together the public, healthcare professionals, researchers, artists, and community advocates on a common platform. This one-of-a-kind event invites everyone who is keen to explore the many facets of mental health and how it shapes our daily lives.

​This third edition in Bengaluru promises to be an experience you don’t want to miss!

​Join us for two days of inspiring conversations, hands-on workshops, and interactive sessions with experts from all walks of life! Here, we will delve into diverse themes at the intersection of Mental Health and Society, Technology, Neurodiversity, Social Media, Childhood, Aging, Parenthood, Identity, Gender, Art, and more.

​Expect fresh perspectives, evidence-based findings, and inspiring insights that will leave you empowered and enlightened!

​This festival is a collaborative effort of NIMHANS, NCBS, and Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies.

​Stay tuned for the festival programme here!

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​Everyone is welcome at Manotsava, and we look forward to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all.

​If you have specific accessibility needs or require a reasonable accommodation to participate fully in the event, please write to us at manotsava@v-shesh.com. We encourage you to reach out as early as possible, preferably at least 14 days before the event, to allow us sufficient time to make appropriate arrangements. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate requests and ensure an inclusive and enjoyable experience for all attendees.