It’s World Mental Health Day, on 10th October. Unlike the other days like mother’s day, valentine’s day, or friendship day, the 10th of October has a long way to go before we can claim to be celebrating World Mental Health!
The purpose it serves is spreading awareness and de-stigmatizing Mental Health problems. It also aims at mobilising access to mental health services. Here are some facts you may like to read. Quiz yourself to make it more fun:
Did you know?
- World Mental Health Day was first celebrated in -1992
- It is an initiative of the -World Federation of Mental Health
- A Green colored Ribbon is a representation of mental health awareness.
- Suicide is the second leading cause of death in the age group of 15-29
- Think only adults suffer?- 20% of the world’s children suffer from mental health problems (WHO)
- Half of all mental disorders begin before the age of 14 (WHO)
- Stigma and discrimination prevents people and families from seeking out timely care
To find out what you can do to contribute, read Stigma Or Acceptance? How We Can Tip The Scale?
How long do you think we shall have to wait before truly celebrating World Mental Health? Do you have and ideas on awareness, advocacy, acceptance?- Please comment below!