World Mental Health Day
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October 10th is a day for continued global mental health awareness, education and advocacy. It will be celebrated this year with the theme ‘Make Mental Health & Well-Being for All a Global Priority’. This theme was chosen by a global vote that was open to the public, including WFMH members, stakeholders, and supporters. The theme for 2023 being theme ‘Make Mental Health & Well-Being for All a Global Priority’. The first WMHD was in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, a global mental health organization with members and contacts in more than 150 countries.
On this day, supporters gather to create more awareness and attention towards mental health, mental illness and mental wellness. Mental health conditions affect the lives of many around the world daily. There continues to be an increasing need to continue to provide information on coping strategies and information for emotional wellness.
On this day, supporters gather to create more awareness and attention towards mental health, mental illness and mental wellness. Mental health conditions affect the lives of many around the world daily. There continues to be an increasing need to continue to provide information on coping strategies and information for emotional wellness.
Get Involved
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Each year, we endeavour to get as many cities, businesses, schools, landmarks and people to acknowledge World Mental Health Day and LIGHT UP PURPLE to recognize and promote awareness about mental health on World Mental Health Day on October 10th.
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hashtags for global awareness: #LIGHTUPPURPLE #AMANDATODDLEGACY #MENTALHEALTHMATTERS #WORLDMENTALHEALTHDAY #WMHD2022 #MENTALHEALTHFORALL |
