On World Mental Health Day, held on October 10, leaders from design, nutrition, coaching, and research share fresh ideas for stronger, calmer minds. The event highlights how daily habits, workspaces, and supportive communities can shape mental wellness.
Dr. Rachna Chhachhi – Nutrition meets Mindfulness
Managing Director of the Kindness Practice Foundation, Dr. Chhachhi blends food science with emotional care. She argues that a balanced diet, sustainable habits, and mindful choices build resilience. Her book You Can Beat Cancer (2020) shows how nutrition can help prevent, manage, and reverse disease. On this day she urged people to view mental and physical health as one system and to practice empathy along with healthy living.
Pika Dubey – Stress as a Teacher
Mumbai‑based counseling psychologist Pika Dubey encourages people, especially young women, to see stress as a signal, not a foe. When we notice tension, we can respond with awareness, turning pressure into growth. Dubey says real productivity stems from a calm mind that listens rather than reacts. Her message stresses that positivity comes from managing inner conflict, not blind optimism.
Karan Singh Tomar – Nutrition Rooted in Nature
Founder of Nutriorg, Karan pushes chemical‑free food and mindful eating. He argues that what we eat shapes what we feel. By promoting organic farming, he believes nutrition can calm the mind, reduce anxiety, and boost emotional balance. He reminds us that a nourished body leaves room for a focused, resilient spirit.
Mustafa Yusufali Gom – Design for Calm
The Maharashtra Ratna award‑winner and director of Care Takers Exterior & Interior Pvt. Ltd. shows how thoughtfully designed spaces help mental health. His projects aim to reduce stress, foster focus, and create calm. Gom explains that interiors and exteriors matter: visual harmony, natural light, and comfortable layouts all support emotional balance.
Veruschka Pandey – Youth Advocacy
At 17, Veruschka became India’s first student researcher to influence health policy. Her study on Type 1 diabetes revealed the mental toll on families. As a WHO Youth Ambassador and UN Youth Summit speaker, she blends research, poetry, and grassroots work (Project Suryanayak) to champion empathy‑driven public health. She reminds us that data without compassion can’t change lives.
Manju K Manohar – Coaching for Legacy
Amazon best‑selling author and top‑100 coaching leader, Manju uses NLP and project‑management tools to help CEOs, leaders, and ordinary people write impactful stories and speak confidently. After battling an autoimmune disease in her twenties, she turned pain into purpose, coaching over 28,000 people worldwide. Manohar believes that turning inner fears into stories fuels emotional resilience.
Dietitian Eti – Mindful Living for Strength
A seasoned clinical dietitian, Eti says unmanaged stress is the real threat. By eating real food, staying active, and understanding the gut‑brain connection, we can turn anxiety into focus. Her mantra is “choose pleasure that restores, not drains.” Eti insists mindful living isn’t a fad but the base of lasting health and happiness.
Dr. Piyali Mitra – Ethics in a Tech‑First World
Biology professor, bioethics reviewer, and poet‑philosopher, Dr. Mitra writes about reproductive ethics, genomics, and AI. She bridges science with compassion, arguing that technology should serve humanity. Her work inspires thoughtful dialogue on personal well‑being amid rapid digital change.
Aaditya Sengupta Dhar – Ancient Insights for Modern Stress
The 17‑year‑old author behind Vedanomics connects Vedic wisdom to today’s mental challenges. Through popular columns and podcasts, he shows how age‑old teachings can help manage anxiety and find inner harmony. Dhar reminds young people that the mind is the greatest tool – mastering it requires awareness and discipline.
Aditya Nighhot – Storytelling for Endurance
Radiologist, novelist, and motivational speaker, Aditya Nighhot uses fiction to strengthen emotions. His bestselling romance titles have sold over 100,000 copies, and his publishing house has helped 500 authors succeed. He argues that storytelling offers a safe outlet for feelings, giving readers and writers alike emotional resilience.
Sunil Sihaag – Call for Conversation
Founder of Grisu Media Arts and editor of YOUx Talks, Sunil urges everyone to share mental‑health insights daily. He thinks “talking matters” and wants conversations that spark change.
Takeaway
World Mental Health Day celebrates the belief that mental wellness thrives on awareness, kindness, and intentional choice. From mindful spaces to conscious eating, from data that cares to stories that heal, these leaders show that a balanced mind grows when we nourish our bodies, our shelters, and our souls.
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(This article is based on a press release from VMPL; does not verify the content.)
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