Mental Health Camp Will be Held in Mangalore Every Monday From January 22: Spread The Word

A weekly mental health camp will be held at the office of the District Mental Health Programme Officer on the premises of the urban primary health centre (UPHC), Lady Hill, Mangalore, from January 22, Monday. District Nodal officer for Mental Health Programme C.M. Sudarshan said the camp at UPHC will be part of the ongoing ‘Mano Chaitanya’ programme of the State government. This camp will be between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Those facing problems namely anxiety, sleeplessness, depression, lack of concentration, suicidal thoughts and strange behaviour can attend the camp. A team comprising a psychiatrist, a clinical psychologist, and staff nurses will attend to the problems. People have to take an appointment by calling 0824-2951381.

Dr. Sudarshan said mental health treatment is available at the Government Wenlock Hospital. Monthly health camps are being held at four taluk hospitals in Bantwal, Puttur, Belthangady, Sullia, and in community health centres in Kabada, Mulky, and Moobidri. It is also held at the UPHCs in Ullal and Uppinangady.