Andhra Pradesh State Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav inaugurated the talk organised on the occasion of World Mental Health Day in Vijayawada by waving the flag. Yadav spoke about the importance of prioritising mental health, just as one would physical health.
The Health Minister urged everyone to collectively make an effort to control mental health disorders.
According to the World Health Organisation, more than 100 crore people are suffering from mental disorders across the world. WHO further stated that seven out of ten people are struggling with a mental health issue.
Along with improving medical services in hospitals, the system of ‘tele counselling’ with experts for those with mental problems should be further strengthened. Health Minister Yadav noted, “Awareness programs are bei