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BUDGAM, Oct 1O: District Mental Health Unit ASYM DH Budgam observed World Mental Health Day at ANMT School Khanpora Budgam and the theme was: “Make Mental Health and Well being for all a top Priority.”
In order to raise awareness of mental health concerns, 10th of October is celebrated every year around the globe as World Mental Health Day. “The day gives mental health experts a chance to talk about their work and come up with solutions for making sure that mental health care is available to everyone,” Medical Superintendent DH Budgam Dr M Ayoub said.
District Health Officer Dr. Lahoot while addressing the audience said, “Mental Health experts are unsung Heroes of the soil.”
Dr. Lahoot further said that Mental health issues are increasing day by day and they as the health experts “must help every patient with a positive approach to make them ensure ,someone is there for their care.”
Dr. Insha Rouf Psychiatrist DH Budgam gave a detailed lecture on the treatment and identification of common mental health disorders at the primary healthcare level and the indications for specialist referral. Dr. Tawseef talked about the role of religion in preventing development of certain mental health disorders.
Mr Aijaz Ul Ahad highlighted the role of psychotherapies in treatment of common mental health disorders. The event was organised by Mr Faisal, program officer DMHP, Dr Latief, MO DMHP, Ms Aabroo Mushtaq and Ms Mutina Rashid.
The event was attended by medical officers and MLHPs from different blocks of the district. At the end of the Event, a pledge was taken by all the Mental health Team that they will work “together to identify and help Mental Health related patients.”
