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October 10 marks World Mental Health Day. Shenzhen Mental Heath Week started today (Oct. 10) to raise awareness of mental health issues. Sponsored by Shenzhen love and concern office, Shenzhen health bureau and Shenzhen disabled people's federation, and undertaken by Kangning hospital, the event with its opening ceremony today at Cuizhu Park will continue with a series of activities to raise people's awareness of mental health issues.
Leaders involved made speeches at the ceremony.
Mr. Zhu Shaoming, vice president of Shenzhen disabled people's federation said Shenzhen has made great progress in healing mental illness recent years. He called for attention to people with mental illness, saying that after treatment the mental patient can get well and return to the society.
Meanwhile, a group of counseling psychologists offered volunteer service for the public on the spot.
It's said that with theme of "Healthy body healthy mind, we go hand in hand" this year, the even will last 20 days with activities as volunteer treatment, counseling, lecture, topic forum and "go-into-community".
Before the ceremony, Mr. Zhu has visited the mental patients and doctors at Kangning hospital.
Xiao Wenying
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