To bridge the gap of mental health needs of the community, increase knowledge of the services available from diverse organisations, reduce stigma and enhance mental health literacy among the population, the Department of Mental Health Education in collaboration with other departments in NIMHANS will organise the second edition of ‘Mental Health Santhe’, a one of a kind mega fair on February 20.
Various stakeholders working in the area of mental health and suicide prevention will attend at this unique event to promote positive mental health and encourage public action. To be held at the Convention Centre at NIMHANS from 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., the santhe is open to the general public with free entry.
Collaborating with prominent mental health organisations and community partners, the event will witness the participation of key stakeholders. Moreover, various departments within NIMHANS, such as the Department of Mental Health Education, Centre for Brain Research, Psychiatry, and others, will join hands to provide an extensive array of mental health information and resources, stated a press release.
