World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October. On this day, various programs are designed to draw attention to mental health issues and their effects on the lives of those affected and their caregivers. In India, World Mental Health Day is observed on the last day of the Mental Health Awareness Campaign Week campaign launched last year by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Below, we’ll look at this year’s World Mental Health Day theme, its history, and its significance.
World Mental Health Day 2022: Theme
The theme or slogan for the 2022 World Mental Health Day celebration is “Make mental health and wellness a global priority.” The World Health Organization (WHO) mentions that before the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly one in eight people worldwide suffered from mental problems. There was lack of proper infrastructural and financial support for mental health.
The global pandemic has increased mental stress for people all over the world. Life was permanently changed by the virus. Recent armed conflicts and religious violence between nations have added to this tension.
According to WHO, more than 700,000 people commit suicide every year due to stress or depression. World Mental Health Day highlights how stigma and discrimination play a part against people who are suffering. It supports social inclusion and every person’s right to receive appropriate care.
World Mental Health Day: History
The World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) is a non-governmental organization established in 1948. The first celebration of World Mental Health Day was started on 10 October 1992 by the then WFMH Deputy Secretary General Richard Hunter. From 1994 onwards, a special subject was selected. Every year for the global event.
World Mental Health Day: Significance
The primary goal of World Mental Health Day is to create awareness of mental health issues around the world and to inspire global citizens to support the cause of mental health. The festival ensures that mental health is highlighted as an issue and remains in the public consciousness. The day creates opportunities for mental health care professionals to discuss their work and find ways to ensure mental health care reaches people around the world.
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