New Delhi: Over the years, there has been a gradual increase in the discussion about mental health. When the pandemic hit the country, the most important concern besides physical health was mental health. People were sitting at home without work and this made the situation worse. Some of them even committed suicide. There was a dramatic increase in the number of people going through depression, anxiety and many other mental illnesses.
While in the past it was a taboo to discuss the issue, now people have become self-aware and sensitive towards mental health. Things have changed for the good. World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October to recognize this issue.
Our self-awareness and sensitivity towards it has changed things for the better. It is true that we have come a long way but a lot still needs to be done to ensure that people suffering from depression, anxiety and any other mental illness do not find it difficult to fit into the society.
World Mental Health Day: History
It was in the early nineties when the World Federation of Mental Health (WFMH) officially established this day. And, since then it is celebrated every year on 10 October.
World Mental Health Day: Significance
The day is observed to challenge the various issues faced by people suffering from the disease as they fear social stigma and lack of understanding. The day is observed to mark advance awareness of mental illness and the need for treatment.
World Mental Health Day 2022: Theme
The theme of World Mental Health Day for 2022 is “Mental health in an unequal world”. It has been officially announced by The World Federation for Mental Health.