Muscat: More initiatives need to be undertaken in Oman if better awareness about mental health is to be ensured, experts say.
Observed annually on October 10, the World Mental Health Day theme for this year is ‘Psychological First Aid.’
As per the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) website, “Efforts in support of the day will focus on basic pragmatic psychological support by people who find themselves in a helping role, whether they are health staff, teachers, firemen, community workers or police officers.”
According to Her Highness Sayyida Basma Al Said, owner and founder of the Whispers of Serenity Clinic, which deals with stress, depression and other issues linked to mental health, “It is really important to have a mental health awareness day. Mental health affects people every day and it’s always good for others to remember those who have suffered and understand it. For the full article click here
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