PM Modi stresses compassion, mental health awareness
New Delhi: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has said that World Mental Health Day serves as a powerful reminder that mental health is a fundamental part of overall well-being.
The Prime Minister said that in today’s fast-paced world, the day underscores the importance of reflection and extending compassion to others. He urged collective efforts to create environments where conversations around mental health become more mainstream.
Shri Modi also complimented all those working in the field of mental health and helping others heal and find happiness.
The Prime Minister wrote on X;
“World Mental Health Day serves as a powerful reminder that mental health is a fundamental part of our overall well-being. In a fast-paced world, this day underscores the importance of reflecting and extending compassion to others. Let us also work collectively to create environments where conversations around mental health become more mainstream. My compliments to all those working in this field and helping others heal and find happiness.”
Medical Dialogues had earlier reported that the NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences) has announced two pioneering initiatives aimed at bridging the critical gap in geriatric mental health care — the NIMHANS–Vayomanasa Sanjeevani (VMS) Gruha, a community-based psychiatric outreach programme, and a Post-Diagnostic Dementia Care Centre in partnership with Dementia India Alliance (DIA). The announcement coincided with World Alzheimer’s Day, observed annually on September 21.
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