Island event to mark World Mental Health Day

Thursday, 3 October 2019 06:05

By Rob Pritchard @rpritchard9

An ‘Island first’ is to be held this month to mark World Mental Health Day.

The event will be held at the Library on Westmoreland Road on Thursday, October 10 from 3pm until 4.30pm.

The get-together is being staged to highlight what support is available locally for those tackling or facing mental health issues.

The Library is inviting charity representatives and members of the public to attend.

Although the gathering is free to attend, you are asked to register in advance by emailing: laura.jones@familylibrary.im or calling 640650.

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