You and Your Health: Friday 19 May 2017

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<div style="text-align: justify;">Date: May 19, 2017<br />Time: Friday 11:30am, repeated Saturday 4:00PM</div>

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<div style="text-align: justify;">The Harmful Impact, Treatment and Prevention of Depression</div>

<div style="text-align: justify;">Names of guests/resource persons:<br /><strong>Caroline Saye Willie</strong>, National Consultant from WHO to the Ministry of Health<br /><strong>Boffa Washington</strong>, Technical Officer Mental Health Clinical Services, Ministry of Health</div>

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<ul><li style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Boffa Washington</strong> said the impact of depression is very harmful because it affects the individual, family and the community. She said sometimes it leads to suicide and the impact is huge on the society. She said stigmatization is one reason why some people do not reveal what they are suffering from. She said emphasis is placed on talking. They are encouraging people to speak out and seek help. She mentioned that the family and community should respect and support the ill person.</li>
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