World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the
overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world
and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health.
The Day provides an opportunity
for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work,
and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people
worldwide.
Thousands of people with mental
health conditions around the world are deprived of their human rights. They are
not only discriminated against, stigmatized and marginalized but are also
subject to emotional and physical abuse in both mental health facilities and
the community. Poor quality care due to a lack of qualified health professionals
and dilapidated facilities leads to further violations.
The Theme:
The theme for this year’s World
Mental Health Day, observed on 10 October, is "Dignity in mental
health". This year, WHO will be raising awareness of what can be done to
ensure that people with mental health conditions can continue to live with
dignity, through human rights oriented policy and law, training of health
professionals, respect for informed consent to treatment, inclusion in
decision-making processes, and public information campaigns.
Little steps can help, so why not
make a Mental Health Promise to yourself, right now. It’s simple
To make a mental health promise
to yourself, and then share it, in the lead up to World Mental Health Day,
Saturday 10 October.
Took a solid step towards acknowledging your role in looking after your own mental
health and wellbeing.
Every organization participating in National Mental Health Week
should take this opportunity to promote their event, no matter what it is.
To help raise awareness and understanding of mental health issues.
The prevention of mental and emotional
disorders.
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