Olievenhoutbosch SAPS hold mental and cancer awareness campaign
The purpose of the event was to sensitise both officers and the community about how to notice the signs of cancer and mental illness.
Olievenhoutbosch police held an awareness campaign on mental health and cancer on Friday afternoon.
This was done in partnership with Khuluma family counselling, Olievenhoutbosch woman network, Department of Health and the local CPF.
The purpose of the event was to sensitise both officers and the community about how to notice the signs of cancer and mental illness, said Olievenhoutbosch police spokesperson Sergeant Pretty Mokadi.
The event started with a prayer from a local pastor before one of the speakers at the event advised men to self-check because they also get breast cancer and everybody to go check for cancer at the clinic for free.
She said all guests were dressed in pink and white as a symbol of being behind all those who are affected and infected by cancer and mental health.
Further, a candle was lit in the remembrances of those who suffered the distress and trauma.
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Around 450 million people currently suffer from such conditions, placing mental disorders among the leading causes of ill-health and disability worldwide.
The World Mental Health has emphasised the importance of awareness and education around the symptoms of mental health disorders.
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