Mental awareness programme today

KANPUR: The health department authorities, in-collaboration with Bal Bhawan, will be organising mental awareness programme to mark World Mental Awareness Day on Thursday.
The event will be coordinated by Zila Vidhik Seva Pradhikaran. The legal experts will inform mentally challenged persons about their legal rights. Special laws meant for mentally disabled persons will also be discussed on the occasion.Dr RP Yadav, chief medical officer, informed that person suffering from mental illness are special resident (case) of the government and hence special rights are provided in the constitution for them."Parents of mentally challenged kids and those partially or fully suffering from any kind of mental disability and illness can come to the camp which will be held from 9 to 10:30 am," added CMO
World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10 every year.