Tuesday, October 05, 2010

CDA plans mental health awareness constrain

The Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai in co-operation with Dubai Health ability (DHA) has announced plans to launch a six-month mental health awareness campaign starting from October 9.The campaign aims to educate the community about the concept of positive mental health and give the necessary advice to maintain it, as well as mental health facts and indicators, said Khaled Al Kamda, CDA director general at a press conference held at CDA’s headquarters on Monday.


 The two authorities seek to spread awareness on social mental health in public and private schools, universities, and Majalis Al Mamzar and Al Rashidiya.The campaign coincides with the World Mental Health Day, commemorated by World Health Organisation on October 10. The campaign will be launched on October 9 at Mirdif City Centre, said Al Kamda.

'This initiative is part of CDA’s commitment to provide high quality social and health care services for the community. The campaign is an essential step in establishing stronger linkages between CDA and other concerned government departments to achieve the goals of social integration outlined by CDA,'

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