Mental Health Awareness Day
25 October 2006
The Minister of Health and MEC for Health & Social Development in Limpopo,
Honourable Seaparo Sekoati invite all members of the media (Journalists) to the
Mental Health Awareness Day.
This year’s theme is building awareness –reducing risks: mental illness and
suicide. The month of October yearly commemorates Mental Health awareness month
with 26 October being celebrated as Mental Health Awareness day The aim of the
Department of Health's commitment and determination is to put mental health at
the centre of government's health transformation agenda. Of all persons with
disabilities, those with mental illnesses face the highest degree of
stigmatization, unfair discrimination, violation of their human rights,
exploitation and abuse.
The event will take place as follows:
Venue: Thohoyandou Stadium, Thulamela Municipality in Vhembe District
Date: 26 October 2006
Time: 10h00
For more information contact Phuti Seloba on 0828070796/ 015 293 6053
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