KL NEWS NETWORK
SRINAGAR
Police on Monday said that the Police Drug De-addiction Services (PDDS) celebrated World Mental Health Day at Drug De-addiction Centre PCR, Kashmir.
The theme of the programme was, “Awareness about Mental Health Disorders associated with Substance abuse’’, a statement issued by the police said this evening.
The participants included inpatients, their families, Medical Officers, Psychologists, Counsellors, Social Workers, Post Graduate Students of Psychology, Para Medical Staff members of Police Hospital and Drug De-addiction Centre. The programme was started by Dr Shabir -Ur-Rehman.
The participants shared their personal experiences and difficulties related to understanding of mental health issues.
The second presentation was given by Ashraf Sultan, counsellor of DDC where he highlighted addiction as a psychosocial problem and elaborated on its causes and social impacts.
In the last session, all the participants and professionals participated in a brainstorming session discussing role of individuals/society and law enforcing agencies in controlling substance abuse problem.
It is also to be mentioned that Police Drug De- addiction Services apart from treatment facilities is actively involved in community and school mental health programmes focusing on awareness and prevention of substance abuse among young adults, the police said in the statement.
