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WHO: World Health Day Exhibition

Let’s Talk’ – mental well-being exhibition, organized by WHO Sri Lanka, was held on 7th April 2017, at Independence Arcade Colombo to celebrate the World Health Day which is celebrated on April 7th each year to mark the founding anniversary of the World Health Organization. The theme for World Health Day 2017 was “Depression: Let’s Talk”, which is an important topic for Sri Lanka.

The exhibition was carried out in collaboration with over 20 Governmental, Non-governmental and professional groups to spread awareness and promote good mental health.

H.E. the President of Sri Lanka, Hon. Minister of Health and senior government representatives attended the inauguration ceremony. The event featured various sessions throughout the day that model healthy coping skills and good practices such as:

Yoga
Music Therapy
Art Therapy
Drama Therapy
Games and Activities