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"Mollie E. Butler" <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 9 Feb 2001 18:20:36 -0800
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> From FASDAY
>
> http://www.who.int/mental_health/index.html
> Some 400 million people in the world suffer from mental or neurological
> disorders or from psychosocial problems such as those related to alcohol
> and drug abuse.
>
> http://www.who.int/world-health-day/messages.en.html
> World Health Day 2001:
> April 7, 2001
>
> World Health Day is a global advocacy activity dedicated to mental health
> issues.
>
> World Health Day 2001 slogan "Mental Health: Stop exclusion - Dare to
care"
> incorporates two universal messages:
>
> 1. All societies need to focus on a reduction in the treatment gap of
> mental health disorders.
> More care, better care, access to care:  what is needed in your Region?
>
> 2. The pervasive effects of social exclusion resulting from stigma and
> discrimination and the out-dated nature of many mental institutions
> prevents people in need from seeking treatment.
> Less exclusion, less discrimination will help those afflicted and their
> families to lead better and more productive lives and encourage those in
> need to seek treatment.
>

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