The Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare is observing the “Mental Health Awareness Campaign Week”, starting from October 5, 2021.

Highlights

• The campaign will culminate on October 10, 2021.
• October 10 is also marked as the “World Mental health Day”.
• Mental Health Awareness Campaign Week is being observed in India with the aim of encouraging people’s participation in breaking the stigma associated with Mental Disorders.

Activities under the campaign

Other activities being held under the Mental Health Awareness Campaign Week include:

1. Virtual awareness workshops by NIMHANS, Bengaluru in association with Educational Institutions & other organisations
2. Cycle rallies in Delhi,
3. Green ribbon campaign,
4. Short film release in regional languages,
5. Launch of #breakthestigma hashtag campaign and
6. Quiz or slogan competitions on mental health.

By: Brijesh Kumar