Mokokchung, 10 October (MTNews): Mokokchung District observed World Mental Health Day at Multipurpose Hall, IMDH under the theme “Mental Health is a Universal Human right” organized by District Mental Health Programme, Mokokchung in collaboration with Mokokchung District Legal Services Authority (DLSA).
Dr Limanaro, DPO (NCD) speaking on the significance of the day said that the day is observed in order to create awareness on Mental Health issues and to remove the stigma and misconception in Mental illness.
She informed that health is not only about physical well being but also mental wellbeing and needs to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and encourage the participants to create awareness and sensitize people on mental health.
Thematic speech was delivered by Mokokchung DLSA and a welcome note was delivered by the Vice Principal, School of Nursing IMDH.
The programme was attended by Dr Kibangkumba CMO; school of nursing; Mokokchung DLSA and IEC staff.