Pride parade for mental health in Chennai

Chennai | Wednesday | 9th October, 2019

Summary:

By Express News ServiceCHENNAI: In a first, Movement for Global Mental Health will conduct a one-of-a-kind walk for people with mental health problems on Thursday, World Mental Health Day, at Elliot’s Beach. The walk will be led by those who have overcome mental health issues, along with their caregivers and other supporters from different walks of life. The first event for World Mental Health Day is Mad Pride. Topics like treatment, therapy, social care services, disability allowance and unique needs for people with mental health issues will be addressed. The celebrations will also include awareness and sensitisation programmes for children and young adults throughout the World Mental Health week..