October 10, 2015 world mental health day “Dignity in mental health”
Tomorrow, Saturday 10th October, 2015 is World Mental Health Day, a day set aside by the World Health Organization (WHO) to commemorate the state of mental health in the world over. The theme for this year’s event is “Dignity in Mental Health”
It is a truism that there there is no health without mental health. without a sound mental health, we as human beings cannot function and be useful to ourselves, family, community, state and country.
In commemoration of this day, the Mental Health Foundation (MHF) and other stakeholders will be having series of events to draw attention to the state of mental health and how we can ensure dignity in mental health.
Events:
1. Road show/walk from 16 Harvey road to Evans playground, Ebute Metta, Lagos.
2. Novelty football matches by male and female football teams
3. Free Medical Check up.
4. Talk on mental wellness and healthy lifestyle
Date: 10th October, 2015
Time: 7am
Venue: 16 Harvey road, behind Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos and Evans Square, Ebute Metta, within Adekunle area, Yaba LCDA, Lagos.
(Nelson Ekujumi)