World Mental Health Day: World Mental Health Day is observed every year on October 10. On this day, various programs are designed to draw attention to mental health issues and their effects on those affected people.
World Mental Health Day 2024 Date
In India, World Mental Health Day is marked on the final day of the Mental Health Awareness Campaign Week campaign, which was launched last year by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
World Mental Health Day 2024 Theme
World Mental Health Day 2024 Theme is “Make mental health & well-being for all a global priority.”
According to the WHO, more than 7,00,000 people commit suicide every year due to depression or stress. The day highlights how stigma and discrimination play a part against those who suffer.
World Mental Health Day History
WFMH (World Federation for Mental Health) is a non-governmental organization established in 1948. The then WFMH Deputy secretary general Richard Hunter started the first celebration of World Mental Health Day on October 10, 1992.
World Mental Health Day Significance
The primary motive of World Mental Health Day is to create awareness about mental health issues across the globe and to inspire global citizens to support the cause of mental health.
