GHMC, Visakha Psychiatric Society launch week-long awareness drive to mark Mental Health Day
The Government Hospital for Mental Care and the Visakha Psychiatric Society have launched a week-long awareness campaign for National Mental Health Week. The initiative focuses on youth support and public engagement through various interactive events.
Why it matters
Public health initiatives targeting youth mental health are critical for addressing rising psychological challenges in urban populations.
The Government Hospital for Mental Care (GHMC) and the Visakha Psychiatric Society launched a week-long series of awareness events on Monday to mark National Mental Health Week, with a focus on youth support and public engagement.
Addressing a press conference, GHMC In-charge Superintendent Dr. N. Harikrishna said special emphasis is being laid on reaching out to young people to provide them with timely guidance and psychological support.
Visakha Psychiatric Society president Dr. Mallika said that World Mental Health Day, observed annually on October 10, was being marked this year with the theme: “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change.”
Awareness drives and competitive events—including essay writing, elocution, debates, rangoli, poster making, and skits—are currently being conducted across various local colleges and hospital premises. An interactive session with the chairman of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) has also been scheduled.
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