2017 Calendar with winning entries , 1.12Mb

Anupriya Nandy, 15, India
Best poster design, Category A
“If I know someone who is depressed, I give them love, affection and care.
I create happiness in their life and help them in the best way I can.”

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World Health Day (WHD) is celebrated on 7 April. Each year a
theme is selected to highlight a priority area of public health
concern in the world. The theme for 2017 WHD is ‘depression’.
As a run-up to WHD, WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia
organized a regional poster competition ‘MindArt’ for youth in
two categories:
ƒ Category A (age 13-17 years)

ƒ Category B (age 18-25 years)

The participants designed posters with messages on support
strategies to prevent/overcome depression and promote positive
mental health.
The 13 winning art entries along with messages from young

artists are featured in this calendar.

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Nehal Vijay, 15, India
Best concept design, Category A
“Life is a maze, and depression can make it seem more complex. In such times,
it is important to believe in your light and remember that you are the key to life.”

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“You don’t have to battle it alone. Allow others to help you.
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Hrudya Anna James, 21, India
Best clarity of message, Category B

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Kiran Kumari, 18, India
Best concept design, Category B
“It’s not your fault. Depression can happen to anyone. It is just like any other illness.
Seek help. You will rise again.”

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Paulina Popy Kirana, 25, Indonesia
Best digital art, Category B
“Depression speaks as if our thoughts are definite facts and the world seems unfair.
At this point it is important to put down the depression glasses by recognizing the
pattern of our thoughts, and reaching out for help.”

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“Untreated depression turns you into someone you are not. Seek help.
Together we can fight depression.”

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Siddhartha Sinha, 14, India
Best expression in art, Category A

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Fariza Tanvir, 14, Bangladesh
Best support strategy to prevent depression, Category A
“We experience a lot of fear, anxiety, defeat, pessimism, insecurity, isolation,
inadequacy. Stand by us, dear parents. We need you.”

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Abhishek Kumar Yadav, 17, India
Best depiction of theme, Category A
“I miss the person I used to be. But you hold me and tell me ‘it’s alright’.
You give me hope, and make me see: at the end of the tunnel, there is surely ‘light’.
In gratitude to all caregivers.”

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Meghna Bhuyan, 14, India
Best creative design, Category A
“Let your family and friends (‘colours’ of your life) make you feel strong.
Stay connected with them. Depression won’t last long.”

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Diksha Kaul, 21, India
Best support strategy to overcome depression, Category B
“When you look deeply into the eyes of a person who is depressed, you see how they
long to break free from the ‘cage’ that their mind has become. What’s the solution?
TALK: Talk to someone you trust, stay Active and eat healthy, Learn something new,
Keep company of family and friends.”

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Didula Chenneth Weerarathne, 15, Sri Lanka
Best support strategy to overcome depression, Category A
“Take small steps every day. Make efforts to maintain your daily routine such as play
outdoors, spend time with family, do your homework, and if you continue to feel
depressed, seek professional help.”

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Surja Bdr Pradhan, 20, Bhutan
Best artwork, Category B
“We all have yin and yang energies, positive and negative aspects – all within ourselves.
When we have depression, the negative emotions overpower, but we should remember
that positive energies also exist within us. If we recognize persistent negative feelings,
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Musanna Nabi Chowdhry, 21, Bangladesh
Best concept design, Category B
“It is difficult to help those who don’t admit that they are hurting. Losing self-esteem
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open up to someone, talk their way out of the dark world. A little bit of nurturing and
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