The World Health Organization recognizes World Mental Health Day on October 10th every year.
The theme of 2022’s World Mental Health Day, set by the World Federation for Mental Health, is ‘Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority’. Our world is reeling under the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, wars, displacement, and the climate emergency, all of which have consequences for the well-being of world citizens. There is however some good news.
There is increasing evidence that the prevention of mental ill health is possible by using both general and targeted evidence-based interventions.
This World Mental Health Day, help end the stigma around asking for help through the following:
Talk Openly About Mental Health
Educate Yourself And Others
Be Conscious Of Language
Encourage Equality Between Physical And Mental Illness
Show Compassion For Those With Mental Illness
Choose Empowerment Over Shame
Be Honest About Treatment
Let The Media Know When They’re Being Stigmatizing
Don’t Harbor Self-Stigma