October 10, 2025: Kohima College wins at a Mental Health Marathon 2025, Highlighting Awareness on Depression and Anxiety
The Carl Rogers Institute of Mental Health and Research Center, in collaboration with the National Mental Health Program, organised a Marathon Race themed “Depression and Anxiety” to mark World Mental Health awareness.
Through the MoU signed with Carl Rogers Insitute of Mental Health & Research Center, in the year 2024, more than 15 students from Kohima College, Kohima participated in the event. This MoU was an initiative of the Mentoring & Counselling Cell, Kohima College.
The event aimed to highlight how depression and anxiety often drive individuals toward harmful addictions such as alcohol and tobacco, and into social withdrawal. Officials from the institute emphasized the importance of adopting healthy outlets to cope with emotional distress. They encouraged participants to “release their pain through movement, connection, and hope,” underscoring that the marathon symbolised running toward healing, strength, and a brighter state of mind.
Among the hundreds of runners, Sha S, 5th Semester, representing Kohima College, emerged victorious, securing the 1st position in the marathon.
The event concluded with a message promoting mental well-being, resilience, and community support in combating the growing challenges of depression and anxiety.
Aug 9, 2024: Official Inauguration Programme for the Student Counselling Centre, Kohima College
The Mentoring and Counselling Cell, in collaboration with the Department of Education at Kohima College, Kohima, organised the inauguration of the Student Counselling Centre. The event was led by Dr. Prescilla Ezong, Associate Professor in the Education Department, a prayer by Dr Ketoukhrieü Assoc. prof & IQAC Coordinator, with the Centre officially inaugurated by the college’s principal, Dr. Vitsosie Vüprü.
In his opening remarks, Dr. Vüprü expressed his satisfaction, describing the launch of the Centre as a “dream come true.” He emphasised the importance of addressing the emotional & mental challenges that students face alongside academic pressures, highlighting that the Centre is dedicated to supporting students’ mental and emotional well-being by offering them necessary guidance.
Ms. Lona Katiry, the Convenor of the Mentoring and Counselling Cell, shared that the concept for the Centre emerged during the 3rd NAAC cycle in 2023 and explained its significance in providing professional counselling services to students.
The Student Counselling Centre will operate under the guidance of the Education Department & the Mentoring and Counselling Cell.
The objective of the Student Counselling Centre are:
- Promote awareness on mental health
- Promote professional counselling services today to students on mental health & behavioural issues
- Help students overcome their struggles & mental health issues and deal effectively with the environment
Enriching students’ personal growth & self-understanding
Aug 8, 2024: Orientation of Kohima College Students on Mental Health Awareness & Counselling Service by Carl Rogers Institute of Mental Health & Research Centre (CRIMHRC) in collaboration with Mentoring & Counselling Cell, Kohima College.
Orientation of all students at Kohima College on the Mental Health Awareness and Counselling Services by Carl Rogers Institute of Mental Health and Research Centre (CRIMHRC), Organised by Mentoring and Counselling Cell, Kohima College.