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World Mental Health Week 2025 launched in Jharkhand

Ranchi, Oct 8 (UNI) The World Mental Health Week 2025 was inaugurated today at the IPH Auditorium, Namkum, and will be observed across the state until October 17.
The week-long campaign aims to promote mental well-being, raise awareness about stress management, and strengthen community participation in mental health initiatives.
Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), Shashi Prakash Jha, highlighted the pressures of modern life, saying, "People often fail to make time for themselves, leading to rising stress and negativity."
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