World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day – Oct 10

The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on 10 October every year. This year's theme set by the World Federation for Mental Health is 'Mental Health in an Unequal World'. Mental Health Australia is funded to run a national awareness campaign for World Mental Health Day on October 10. This year’s campaign has been developed with the aim of challenging negative perceptions around mental illness and encouraging people to take a more positive view of mental illness. Support the campaign by making a #MentalHealthPromise.

Mental Health in an Unequal World

Presented by the World Federation of Mental Health, World Mental Health Day will be on October 10, 2021. The goal is to help raise mental health awareness. Each of us can make a contribution to ensure that people dealing with problems concerning mental health can live better lives with dignity.

The Dilemma

Every year one adult in four, along with one child in ten, will have a mental health issue. These conditions can profoundly affect literally millions of lives, affecting the capability of these individuals to make it through the day, sustain relationships, and maintain work. The stigma attached to mental health causes a damaging, albeit ill-informed, attitude, making it more difficult for those affected to pursue help. According to UK estimates, only about one-fourth of those with mental health problems undergo ongoing treatment. By stark contrast, the vast majority of those affected with these problems are faced with a variety of issues, ranging from isolation to uncertainty on where to get help or information, to relying on the informal support of family, friends, or colleagues.

Raising Awareness

The best way to deal with this stigma is through facts and a better understanding of mental health problems. From identifying the causes, pinpointing solutions, and ultimately recognising that we are really dealing with medical issues. In 2021 the date for Mental Health Day is October 10th. Use the hashtags #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #selflove #love #anxiety #motivation #mentalhealthmatters #depression #health #mindfulness #wellness #life #healing #loveyourself #inspiration #fitness #happiness #positivity #positivevibes #therapy #mindset #quotes #meditation #mentalillness #covid #psychology #instagood #happy to awareness for this special day.