The Department of Psychology and मन – Psychological Counselling Cell of Vanita Vishram Women’s University, Surat, successfully organized the Annual Psychology Fest, Psynapse 2026, on January 30, 2026. Held at the Bajigauri Open Air Theatre from 10:00 AM onwards, the fest was designed with the primary aim to bridge the gap between society and mental health. The event was graced by the esteemed presence of Dr. Prashant Bhimani, a renowned psychologist from Healthy Minds Clinic (Ahmedabad), who served as the Chief Guest and delivered an insightful speech on મનદુરસ્તી.
In addition to the Chief Guest and the Hon’ble Provost, the fest was inaugurated by renowned psychiatrists Dr. Mahesh Desai and Dr. Mukul Choksi.
The fest saw an overwhelming response, drawing over 4,600 visitors who engaged with various aspects of psychological wellness. The reach of the event extended significantly into the academic community, as more than 17 schools participated in the fest along with their respective Principals and faculty members. Additionally, the event was attended by various renowned psychologists and psychiatrists, fostering a professional environment for mental health advocacy. The large-scale execution of the event was made possible by the dedicated efforts of more than 350 student volunteers from the Department of Psychology.
The event was graced by Shri Manhar C. Desai, Secretary of Vanita Vishram, Surat. Under the visionary guidance and support of Dr. Daxesh Thakar, Provost, VVWU, the event was successfully organized by Dr. Aditya Farsole, Convener of Psynapse 2026 & Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and Chairperson of मन – Psychological Counselling Cell. The collective hard work of the organizing team and student body ensured that Psynapse-2026 was a landmark success in promoting community mental health awareness.