Day-long programme about Mental Health held at MSM Fajar School Sopore
Nadeem Qayoom
Sopore :A day-long programme about Mental Health was held on Sunday at the MSM Fajar at Sopore here
Speaking on the occasion, Additional Deputy Commissioner Sopore Parvez Sajad who was the chief guest, expressed concern over the increase in the number of patients suffering from mental illness across Kashmir.
ADC said that there is a need to take mental health programmes to the doorstep of people to ensure a healthy society and measures like providing good atmosphere and better friendly circle can prove pivotal in helping patients developing suicidal tendencies
The objective of the programme was to create awareness among the youths in this challenging times of Covid 19 pandemic.
The chief guest ADC Sopore Mr Parvez sajad along with various respected dignitaries and explained the ill effects of drug menace.
Various speakers expressed their views on the prevailing situation and higher rate of suicide among youths and how to overcome the disease in these testing times of pandemic.