Wednesday, July 9, 2025
spot_img

Nongstoin observes World Mental Health Day

Date:

Share post:

spot_imgspot_img

NONGSTOIN: Along with the rest of the world, Nongstoin on Friday observed World Mental Health Day.
In a bid to promote mental health and generate awareness on mental health issues affecting today’s younger generation, the observation was organised by the office of the District medical & Health Officer, West Khasi Hills in collaboration with District Legal Service Authority, Nongstoin on the theme ‘Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention’.
The programme was marked by an awareness rally on mental health by students along with mental health workers, role-play on causes and prevention of suicide by students from different schools in Nongstoin and others.
Awareness talks by various speakers also marked the programme.
Dr. M Bareh, District Medical & Health Officer, West Khasi Hills, who graced the occasion as the chief guest, in her address said that the programme aimed to highlight mental health issues and make mental health care a reality worldwide.
She also appealed to the gathering to come forward to help people, who are suffering from mental problems, to avail facilities and benefits from the government.

spot_imgspot_img

Related articles

HM Amit Shah shares ‘retirement plan’, pledges to take up natural farming in later years

Ahmedabad, July 9:  Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that he will take up natural farming...

Documents refute CM Banerjee’s claims of Assam govt targeting Koch-Rajbongshi voters from Bengal

Kolkata, July 9: Some documents of the Assam government have surfaced that are in direct contradiction to West...

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma unveils Durand Cup Trophies in Shillong

Shillong, July 9: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday unveiled the Durand Cup Trophies and flagged...

PM Modi accorded 21-gun salute during ceremonial welcome in Namibia

Windhoek, July 9:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday was accorded a grand welcome, including a 21-gun salute,...