Record-Breaking Mood Parade Shines Light on Youth Mental Health

Mpower Youthopia festival, organized by Mpower, set a World Record at BK Birla College for the largest student-led Mood Parade. It aimed to normalize emotional expression. The event included a survey revealing student support-seeking behaviors, highlighting peer reliance and academic pressure as key stressors.

Mpower Youthopia, an initiative by the Aditya Birla Education Trust, held a record-setting Mood Parade during the Birlotsav youth festival at BK Birla College, Kalyan. Recognized by the Official World Record Association, the parade attracted over 900 students expressing 12 emotions, aiming to spark conversations about mental health.

Alongside the parade, a survey conducted at the event highlighted that 55 percent of students seek emotional support from friends, while only 5 percent engage formal mental health services. Academic pressure and personal relationship issues were identified as the primary concerns among students.

Mrs. Neerja Birla emphasized that Mpower's campus-focused initiatives are crucial for improving mental health awareness and access among youth. Mpower's comprehensive approach continues to transform mental health care, impacting over 121 million lives across India.

(With inputs from agencies.)