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the National Association for Mental Health leading up to the 7th International Congress on Mental
Health to be held in London in August, 1968. The theme this year was "Mental Health — Work to be
done" and the intention was to attract people to undertake careers in the field of Mental Health.
Mr. Christopher Mayhew was to have been the principal speaker for the opening meeting on 5th June,
but he was unable to attend because of sudden developments in the crisis in the Middle East. His
place was taken by Mr. L. King-Lassman LL.B., Middle Temple, Barrister at Law, who delivered a
stirring address on the layman's attitudes and misapprehension in the field of Mental Disorder.
A Brains Trust held on Thursday, 8th June was most successful and well attended by members
of the public. A variety of interesting questions were put to the team of experts and the discussion
which followed was both lively and informative; it was felt that benefit had been derived from this
meeting.
Members of the public were particularly encouraged to visit the two Junior Training Schools to
enable them to acquire some understanding of the services provided and the skills that can be
developed through training.
Voluntary Bodies
The Borough is particularly fortunate in having two very active and enterprising voluntary associations
who organise functions and provide additional amenities for both the mentally subnormal
and the mentally ill. Support is given by the administrative and social work staff in many of their
undertakings to the mutual benefit of all concerned.
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