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This morning the British Honorary Vice Consul, Mr Matthew Delapp talked with local radio announcer, Bobby Gee in regards to World Mental Health Day.
The discussion on Bobby Gee’s breakfast show 88.6 Island Fm Zakynthos, was about how to make people aware of the day and try to promote activities.
Mr Delapp talked about ways on how to raise awareness from an early age to stop discrimination and increase understanding. The team in Zakynthos are planning their annual walk whilst due to covid restrictions have also organised a drawing competition.
Zakynthos Informer along with a local private English school have joined forces with our local consul to raise awareness among children. Teachers have held class discussions where children talk about their own experiences. They have also entered the drawing competition organised by the British Consulate in Zakynthos.
More about how you can join in please click on the link below:-
World Mental Health Day, drawing competition
World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health.
The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide
We have also included a calendar for actions you can take for a better mental health. Just click on the link below and print.
