World Mental Health Day
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, October 20 2020:
Under District Health Society Thoubal, the District Mental Health Programme observed World Mental Health Day and an awareness programme on Nasha Mukt Bharat Campaign at the Community Health Centre, Yairipok, today.
The programme was held under the theme "Mental health for all: Greater investment-greater access" .
Dr Nomita Devi, Medical Officer, CHC Yairipok, Dr Heikrujam Jina, Psychiatric and DNO, DMHP, Thoubal and Yumnam Laxman Singh, Member NMBC, Thoubal were the presidium members of the function.
While interacting with the participating ASHA workers, Medical and Social Welfare staff, Dr Jina talked about mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and substance abuse.
Meanwhile,Yumanm Laxman Singh categorically pointed out the objectives of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Campaign and appealed to the participating ASHAs to join hands together to make Thoubal free from drugs.