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PRIORITY: MENTAL HEALTH

Prof. Dr. Saliha Demirel Özsoy, Head of the Psychiatry
Department/ERU Faculty of Medicine and Kayseri

Branch Chairman of Psychiatric Association of
Türkiye, made a statement on the occasion of
“October 10 World Mental Health Day”. Stating that

disasters, pandemics, disasters, wars, migrations,
economic difficulties and climate changes caused
negative effects worldwide and that mental
problems increased accordingly, Professor Özsoy
said that people could not talk about mental

problems due to the fear of stigmatization and
discrimination, applications for treatment were
restricted and often abused by incompetent people.

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS BOOTH

A booth was opened at Gevher Nesibe Hospital
Polyclinics Entrance to raise public awareness on

the occasion of “Breast Cancer Awareness Month”.

Making a speech during the event held with the contributions of the Chief Physician’s Office,
the Cancer Department of the Provincial Directorate of Health and Department of General
Surgery, Prof. Dr. Erdoğan Sözüer laid stress on early diagnosis and treatment. Healthcare

professionals at the booth distributed brochures to the patients and their relatives. They also
gave information about breast cancer and its examination. In addition, they gave pink ribbons
to the patients and their relatives to draw attention to the breast cancer.

PIANO AT THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE

The piano provided with the contributions of the Dean's
Office of the Faculty of Medicine was made available to
the students. Prof. Dr. Halil Tekiner performed the first

recital. Afterwards, Asım Tekin, Term 1 student,
performed a recital.

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