Mental Health Initiatives.
Creating awareness with the movement
Through The Movement, we strive to bring about a cultural shift and a change in the mind-set of people by addressing misconceptions, fostering positive attitudes, disseminating correct information, and alleviating stigma related to mental illnesses.
With our Movement, we strive to bring about a cultural shift and a change in the mindset of people by:
Our Initiatives
AMP by Mpower
Mpower introduced AMP, a groundbreaking venture in sports psychology designed to empower athletes on their journey to excellence. As our nation strives for sporting greatness, AMP steps in to provide the mental edge our champions need to rise above. Dedicated to enhancing peak performance, AMP focuses on developing a winning mindset, guiding athletes from aspiring to undefeated.
Women's Day - Mpower x Ujaas
Mpower and Ujaas have joined forces to promote mental well-being and menstrual health. In Budhwarpeth, Pune, nearly 400 sex workers received free sanitary pads and attended informative sessions. Each package included a QR code for mental health self-assessment. In Mumbai, 400 packs were distributed to women commuters at Dadar West Railway Station, featuring a gratitude poem and QR code for mental health assessment. Supported by Sophia College's NSS unit, this initiative aims to combat stigma and empower women.
Through a holistic approach that goes beyond physical training, AMP prioritizes mental well-being, drives awareness, and advocates for prevention and intervention-ensuring our athletes are equipped for success on every level.
Ride to Mpower 2024
A charity ride to spread awareness on Mental Health
The journey to Mpower united communities in Pune and Mumbai, rolling towards a triumphant event that raised awareness and shattered the stigma surrounding mental health. With a thrilling start and a victorious conclusion, the energy of over 500 participants resonated throughout the 170-kilometres route over 2 days. From eager young riders to experienced cyclists, individuals of all ages joined together for a memorable event filled with both enjoyment and impactful connections.
Mpower Suraksha
Launched with an aim to increase awareness and provide mental health support for the Railway Protection Force (RPF). Under this initiative, about 12000 RPF personnel will benefit through mental health awareness workshops and helpline services.
World Mental Health Day 2023:
- Mental Health Pledge: n World Mental Health Day, Mpower has been on a mission to prioritise mental well-being like never before.
- 100+ brands across various industries and sectors, united with Mpower, with a commitment to pledge toward better mental health.
- HOPE, a suicide prevention toolkit was unveiled in the presence of Jt-Commissioner of Police (L&O), Mumbai - Shri Satyanarayan Chaudhary IPS.
- Mental Health March: 750+ students of B.K.Birla College, Kalyan walked across Kayan to create awareness about mental health.
Mpower in New Delhi
Mpower opened its first centre in the national capital. This multidisciplinary centre is located in Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi.
HOPE, The Suicide Prevention Toolkit
Mpower launched the suicide prevention toolkit to spread the message that suicide are preventable.
Mental Health Survey 2023
3000+ corporate employees participated in the mental health survey. The survey measured the mental health of corporate employees & understood their expectations.The report provided valuable insights for organisations and HR professionals seeking to improve their employees' mental health needs & necessities.
Mpower in Virar
Launched the Mpower - The Foundation, Virar. The foundation provides quality mental health care at a reasonable rate to underprivileged individuals, by empowering people living with psychosocial difficulties to lead meaningful lives, without social exclusion.
Art Express
Mpower brought individuals together to paint positive messages about mental health in Pimpri Chinchwad.
Telemanas
Mpower signed a MOU with NIMHANS to support Telamanas. Mpower will lend its expertise in mental health and be a part of the government's vision to make mental health services more accessible to all.
Mumbai Marathon 2023
Employees of Mpower and the Aditya Birla Group ran the marathon to promote mental health awareness.
Project Masoom
Mpower in collaboration with the Govt. of Maharashtra, Women & Child Development Ministry is providing mental health services to 19 CCI's of 5 divisions in Maharashtra. We provide mental health services to the children in CCI's (child care institutes) alongside building the capacity of the CCI staff and CWC/ DWCD officers on general mental health.
World Mental Health Day
Our efforts on driving awareness on World Mental Health Day where Mpower pioneered the cause to create mental health awareness by uniting nearly 65 brands from across industries and sectors to take a pledge and care for the mental health of their stakeholders. The campaign garnered a reach of nearly 75 lakh audiences on social media thus helping spread the word.
Mpower professionals conclave
The online doctors’ conclave saw the registration of 366 mental health professionals. The Mental Health Professionals discussed the Role of Allied Therapy in Mental Health
World Suicide Prevention Day
Street plays on suicide prevention were organised at 5 locations across the city. The street plays performed by college students were witnessed by over 2000 individuals and digitally amplified to give us a reach of over 1 million, helping amplify the message about suicide prevention.
A Support Group for Grief and Bereavement An initiative by Mpower, Faye Dsouza and Dr. Harish Shetty The grief support group is a safe space where you can find help and healing for the pain of losing a loved one with the guidance of qualified psychologists.
World Mental Health Day 2021
On World Mental Health Day, Mpower - a pioneer in Indian mental healthcare by Aditya Birla Education Trust, announced a call to action for Corporates based in India, urging them to take the #PledgeForMentalHealth. This was primarily to drive awareness among corporate enterprises around the mental wellbeing of their internal customers i.e. employees. Diverse Corporates came forward to show solidarity towards the cause and pledged to dedicate efforts to ensure mental wellbeing of their respective employees on a priority.
Zindagi Ko Hi5- World Suicide Prevention Day 2021
Released with a mission to raise awareness about celebrating life and encourage help-seeking behaviour, Mpower anthem ‘Zindagi Ko Hi5’ featuring Arijit Singh has successfully reached over 16 million people following its launch earlier this month. As a part of the campaign, a foottapping number ‘‘Zindagi Ko Hi5’’ rendered by Arijit Singh, was released on Mpower’s social media pages on World Suicide Prevention Day and has become one of the most talked-about campaigns by Mpower.
Saathi.
A Virtual Support Group for Grief and Bereavement
An initiative by Mpower, Faye Dsouza and Dr. Harish Shetty
The grief support group is a safe space where you can find help and healing for the pain of losing a loved one with the guidance of qualified psychologists.
A Virtual Support Group for Grief and Bereavement
Suno Dekho Kaho
We advocate normalizing conversations around Mental Health as healthily as we talk about physical health. In the wake of recent times, we at Mpower, feel it is imperative to dispel the hush-hush, the taboo, and the stigma around mental health. In this video, Mrs. Neerja Birla answers Mr.Amitabh Bachchan’s questions about Mental Health, signs & symptoms of mental illnesses & how to address mental health concerns.
LETTERS OF HOPE - WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY 2020
The Letters of Hope campaign was designed as an effort to make a contribution and participate in World Suicide Prevention Day, observed on the 10th of September. Suicide is a complex issue and one that has a profound effect not just on the person but on their family too. Hence, it is important that we come together to make a contribution towards this cause no matter how small it may be. With this in mind, the students of The Aditya Birla Integrated School collaborated with Mpower to reach out to their peers in schools across the country to send in their letters of hope. In less than a month, we received close to 200 letters from students in 21 schools, across 13 cities.
MPOWER’S PROFESSIONAL CONCLAVE
Mpower believes in maintaining and creating a high ethical standard within the field of mental health. The Mpower professional's conclave is a gathering of professionals working in the space of child and adolescent mental health.
BE THE CHANGE - A MENTAL HEALTH CONFERENCE FOR STAKEHOLDERS OF EDUCATION
Be the Change is a conference that delved into an interactive dialogue on the need for mental health awareness in the Indian education system to equip schools and colleges with meaningful knowledge to affect change.
Ride to Mpower (2016 - 2020)
An annual cycle ride aimed at spreading awareness and challenging stigma experienced by people with mental health concerns - over 8200 participants in the last 5 years, who pledged their support to the cause
World Suicide Prevention Day (2017 - 2019)
Every year, Mpower creates cross platform digital campaigns leading up to World Suicide prevention day, aimed at spreading awareness, sensitizing the masses and stamping out stigma around mental health concerns.
World Mental Health Day (2017 - 2019)
During World Mental Health Day, Mpower conducts social media campaigns and activities to raise awareness and encourage dialogue around mental health, in collaboration with influencers and art and culture platforms
The Happy Place (2017 - 2019)
The Happy Place is a student-led mental health festival organised as a collaborative event between Mpower and the Aditya Birla World Academy to give students a platform to voice their opinions about mental health concerns.
The Mpower Conclave (2017 - 2019)
Keeping with the spirit of Mpower and the aim to provide a high quality of care, the Mpower Conclave is a specialized collaboration meet, designed for professionals to share ideas, develop skills, and network.
Be the Change - A Mental Health Conference for Stakeholders of Education
Be the Change is a conference that delved into an interactive dialogue on the need for mental health awareness in the Indian education system to equip schools and colleges with meaningful knowledge to affect change.
The Mpower Fest (2017-2018)
The Mpower Fest is a music concert to raise awareness about mental health headlined by Arijit Singh in 2017, and featuring artistes such as Vishal-Shekhar, Armaan-Amaal Malik and Shalmali Kholgade in 2018, where over 20,000 Mumbaikars pledged their support for a Mental Health positive society.
Art Express (2019 - 2020)
A community led initiative where people come together and paint the city walls in Mumbai and Bengaluru, to break taboos and bring the conversation about mental health out into the open where it cannot be ignored.