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World Mental Health Day Message

Oct 11, 2023 Letters

Dear Editor,

Yesterday, October 10, 2023, marked World Mental Health Day. It is being observed under the profoundly appropriate theme “Celebrating World Mental Health Day 2023: Raising Awareness and Supporting those in Need.”

It is around this time that wellness gifts are offered, mental health podcasts are aired, people become disconnected from daily distractions, and even focus on some kind of art. It is a time of reflection, introspection, and for planning at a community level and a policy level on how to minimize the effects of mental illnesses on family and the community.

It is an opportune time for Governments to ensure that there are adequate, accessible, and equitable mental health services available to the populace. It is time for us to compassionately address the number of persons wandering around our streets so that the victim’s offence will not become a defence. Further, it is also a time for careful attention to be given to determine whether there are violations of Human Rights and Discrimination against people with mental disorders and less psychosocial well-being.

With the Legislature passing the Mental Health Protection And Promotion Bil 2022, Bill No. 7 on August 8, 2022.It is the reasonable expectation that all Guyanese will receive the best and optimal care in mental health thereby ensuring that the objective of the proposed law is realized.

Sincerely,

Dr. Karen Cummings

Opposition, Shadow Minister of Health

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