Chennai:Every year october 10th is commemorated as world mental health day. world mental health day was initiated by Mr.Richard Hunter in 1992. Yuvathi, an NGO and Mind Cafe our counselling center founded by Dr.Sumathi Chandrasekar with a vision of reaching out for a stress free Chennai. The theme for this year is “Mental health for all – greater investment and greater access.” We in collaboration with Dr.Subha Charles, founder of brain Gym are offering 24/7 free counselling service today.
Mr.Martin Shoot, founder of Hope International, Dr.Subha Charles, Dr.Bhavana Rao, Mrs.Latha Krishna (IRIS) were the guest of honor.
A short film on mental awareness by “Aruvadai” and “Yuvathi” was scened. A skit by Vidaikalam on how nature nurtures mental health was enacted.
The final finale was mind games that ended the event.