An awareness rally was held under the auspices of the Tanuku District Hospital in West Godavari district on the occasion of World Mental Health Day. Hospital Superintendent Dr. Saikiran stated that those suffering from mental health issues should contact the Tanuku District Hospital for free mental health advice and treatment, as reported by HMTV.

According to HMTV, various awareness programs, including a rally, were conducted on Saturday as part of World Mental Health Day. These events took place on October 10, 2026.

On this occasion, Dr. Saikiran educated the public on dispelling misconceptions about mental illness, identifying mental health problems in their early stages, and seeking timely medical assistance.

Dr. Saikiran mentioned that this year's World Mental Health Day theme is “Let's Listen to Experiences – Real Voices, Real Change.” He explained that the main objective of these programs is to raise awareness about mental health and provide support to those suffering from mental health issues.

These programs will help raise awareness about mental health among the people of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and enable those in need to access free medical services. The free services available at Tanuku Hospital will be highly beneficial to the residents of this region.