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Photo credit: Pekka Elomaa I have often, on different occasions, tried to find out from people what things are really important in their lives. Usually they reply by talking about an exceptional situation – either good or bad – that they have experienced. They seldom say that the highlight is an ordinary situation, perhaps something…
~World Mental Health Day Report 1998~
Sri Lanka World Mental Health Day celebrations began on 9 October with a “Kiribath breakfast” at Sahanaya. Among those present were the President of the National Council for Mental Health and Henry Jayasena, a national television personality. The trainees of Sahanaya presented drama, singing, and a craft exhibition.
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~World Mental Health Day Report 1998~
Virgin Islands A week of activities was held on 4-10 October, ending with a Celebration Award Banquet. Honored as key participants in the early development of the British Virgin Islands Mental Health Program were: Dr. George Mahy, Mrs. Rita Frett-Georges and Mr. Vincent Slatliffe.