Are you ok?
Minister for Health and Medical Services Rosy Akbar has urged Fijians to ask this question to their spouses, loved ones and people sitting next to them at the workplace.
While officiating at the National World Health Day celebrations at Sukuna Park today, Akbar says statistics tell us that there are people who are living with depression.
There were 102 suicide cases last year while there were 104 attempted suicide cases.
From January to March this year, 20 suicide cases have been recorded while there have been 25 attempted suicide cases.
The theme for this year’s celebration is “Depression- Let’s Talk.”
The Ministry has also partnered with the Youth Champs for Mental Health to target 50 schools nationwide to educate them on depression and how to access help.
Medical Services Pacific, Save the Children Fiji, Lifeline Fiji, Empower Pacific, Community Recovery Outreach Program, Fiji National Sports Commission and Occupational Therapy Centre have set up their booths at Sukuna Park and are providing necessary information in relation to depression and how people can get help.
Meanwhile, similar celebrations on National World Health Day are taking place in Lautoka and Labasa.
