Haryana

• 09 Oct 2021

World Mental Health Day

Why in News

• World Mental Health Day was celebrated on October 8, 2021 by the Directorate General of Health Services, Haryana with the theme 'Mental Health in Unequal World'.

Key Points

• A state level CME was organized by the State Mental Health Cell under the chairmanship of Dr. Vandana Gupta, DHS Haryana in the presence of Dr. Parveen Garg, former Director, Haryana Health Services Department.
• It was attended by Program Officers, Psychiatrists and Psychologists from all 22 Districts of Haryana. To focus on the topic of ‘Mental Health Care for All’, CME involved faculty from the Tricity.
• The purpose of World Mental Health Day is to spread awareness and talk about the importance of mental illness.
• Pradeep Kumar, Consultant Ayush Panchkula organized a mini workshop on stress management and good mental health and Dr. Swapnjeet Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, PGIMER Chandigarh gave a detailed presentation on gender inequality and mental health.
• All 75 participants of 22 districts of Haryana were presented attendance certificates for the CME program organized by State Mental Health Cell, Haryana.