Rivers State Deputy Governor Dr. (Mrs) Ipalibo Harry Banigo has called on relevant stake holders to partner with the State Government to tackle Mental Health issues.
Dr. Banigo stated this during the Celebration of the 2018 World Mental Health Day organized by the Department of Neuropsychiatry/Mental Health in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital on Wednesday, 10th October, 2018.
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| Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr. (Mrs) Ipalibo Harry Banigo |
Represented by the Director, Administration in the Office of the Deputy Governor, Ben Roberts, Dr. Banigo said the rising cases of youth involvement in anti-social activities such as drug abuse, cultism, gangsterism and rape is worrisome, noting that the State Government through the Ministries of Health, Youths as well Social Welfare and Rehabilitation has put in place programmes and policies to address Mental Issues especially as it concerns youth.
Dr. Julian Ogwunga delivered the theme lecture titled ‘Young People and Mental Health in a Changing World”.
It would be recalled that the 10th of October every year is set aside to commemorate the World Mental Health Day. This year’s World Mental health Day is focused on the mental health of young people around the world.
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