40 YEARS OF THE INSTITUTE FOR MENTAL HEALTH

 Belgrade, 7 April 2004 -  TRH Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine attended the celebration of the 40^th anniversary of the Institute for Mental Health at the City Hall in Belgrade today.  

Beside Their Royal Highnesses the celebration was attended by HE the Minister of Health Mr. Tomica Milosavljevic, representatives of other mental health institutions from our country, as well as many associates and friends of the Institute.  

At the beginning of the ceremony the guests were welcomed by the General Manager of the Institute Prof Dr Petar Opacic who introduce them to the work and the future plans of this important health institution. HE the Minister of Health Mr. Tomica Milosavljevic in his address to the present pointed out that the mental health care is the care of our entire society.  

Then the present were addressed by HRH Crown Prince Alexander II who congratulated them on the 40^th anniversary and pointed out: 

“Your great concern for the mental health of your patients is worthy of every praise. You put effort every day to assist them in becoming equal members of our society, and you are highly successful in doing so” and added that they always count on his Family’s support and assistance.  

On behalf of the Institute the host of the celebration Prof Dr Petar Opalic invited the guests to the projection of the documentary film about the Institute for Mental Health in Belgrade after which the plaques and diplomas were awarded to the most prominent individuals and organizations, among which was the Foundation of Crown Princess Katherine.