Mokokchung, October 10 (MTNews): Mokokchung District observed World Mental Health Day on 10th Oct 2022, under the theme “Make Mental Health & Being for all a Global Priority” at Multi Purpose Hall, IMDH. It was organized by the District Mental Health Program, Mokokchung.
During a short program, Dr. Limanaro, DPO (NCD) gave an overview of World Mental Health Day & Tele-Manas. She emphasized on raising awareness about Mental Health issues and also the need to reduce stigmas surrounding Mental Health and encourage workplaces, institutions, and individuals to prioritize their health.
She also said that Tele-MANAS vision is to involve as well as link the new Tele-Mental Health Centers with the existing network of locally available mental health resources at nearby centers.
Dr. S. Marina Yaden MS, IMDH, in her short speech stressed on mental health saying that mental health is one of the biggest unchallenged and unaddressed health challenges that affect the emotional, psychological and social well being of a person.
Akumjungla, Psychiatric Nurse also delivered a short speech on Mental Health Care.
Imtirenla, Tutor, School of Nursing, IMDH pronounced the invocation while the program was chaired by Azungla, Clinical Psychologist.
Meanwhile, District Mental Health Program, Peren also observed “World Mental Health Day” under the theme “Make Mental Health and well being for a global priority” at District Hospital Peren on the same day.
Dr. John Kent, SMO, District Hospital, Peren in his keynote address highlighted the significance of the day. He emphasized on the importance of mental wellbeing and to be more vocal about mental health, issues and problems.
Vizo, Clinical Psychologist, DMHP, Peren shared about the theme of World Mental Health Day. She encouraged the participants to materialize their network to be an educator of valuing, promoting and protecting mental health to attain the theme.
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