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Why mental health is so important ? .... What we would need to know about it


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Why mental health is so important ? .... What we would need to know about it


Why Mental Health Week is important

According to a research in any given year 20% of the population is experiencing mental health issues, 45% in their lifetime. Mental Health Week (9-15 October) is the perfect time to have an open discussion on mental health.

Doctor Sina Niknejad GP believes Mental Health is important to raise awareness of mental health issues in the community.

 


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