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In honor of children\u2019s mental health awareness week in the TCI, the DMHSD has started a social media campaign to encourage youth and families to highlight any issues or struggles with mental health and to share messages of hope and resiliency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out their facebook page<\/a> for more details and read on to see their press release.
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Press Release \u2013
TCI Observes World Mental Health Day\u00a0<\/strong> With nearly 30 years since the inception of World Mental Health Day, The Department of Mental Health and Substance Dependence (DMHSD) in the Ministry of Health, Agriculture, Sports and Human Services is ecstatic to recognize it, on this October 10th<\/sup>, 2020 along with a week of activities also marking Children\u2019s Mental Health Week (CMHW). Despite mental health awareness already being at the forefront of the department\u2019s initiatives, this day, provides an occasion for the spotlight to be placed on selected aspects of mental health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Covid-19 has placed a strain on the resilience of many persons around the world, this is evidenced by an increased demand for mental health services and personnel globally. In recognition of the unprecedented challenges which the Covid-19 outbreak and extended periods of self-isolation can impose, The Department of Mental Health & Substance Dependence, has adapted and initiated numerous support avenues for persons struggling with their mental health during this pandemic. With a heavier reliance on telehealth and increased social media coverage, accessing support has been made easier and continues to be free of cost. This is in accordance with the World Health Organization\u2019s initiatives highlighting the needs of vulnerable populations such as youth, elderly, students, frontline staff and those facing financial hardships. Operating under the theme \u2018Greater Investment, Greater Access\u2019, your local Mental Health and Substance Dependence team has prepared an action packed week of activities in hopes of alleviating associated stress and promoting coping mechanisms as increased investment in your mental health is our utmost concern. Numerous virtual activities have been organized from October 5th<\/sup> to 9th<\/sup> as we once again celebrate World Mental Health Day and Children\u2019s Mental Health Week in the Turks and Caicos Islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As part of this year\u2019s observance, the Department will be conducting the following activities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n