World Mental Health Day - 10 October

10 Oct 2019

World Mental Health Day – 10 October

World Mental Health Day – 10 OctoberWorld Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year.

It aims to create awareness of mental health issues around the world and to ensure support for people who suffer from mental health problems.

World Mental Health Day is an initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH).
 	It was first celebrated in the year 1992.

The theme for World Mental Health Day 2019 is 'Suicide Prevention'.

This theme is important as suicide* is a leading cause of death globally and people with mental health disorders are at high risk for it. Improving mental health will help prevent suicide.
 	World Mental Health Day is observed in more than 100 countries around the world.
 	Each year the United Nations (UN), through the World Health Organization (WHO), actively promotes this day and its aims.
 	Other activities on this day include public service announcements, lectures, seminars and workshops on the importance of mental health.
 	In some countries, this day is part of an awareness week, such as Mental Health Week in Australia.

Mental Health is defined as a state of well-being in which people live their life without stress, and can work productively, and contribute to their community. It includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being.

* Suicide - The act of intentionally causing one's own death

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