World Mental Health Day

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2022 Date	October 10, 2022
2023 Date	October 10, 2023

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World Mental Health Day in 2022

Monday, Oct 10

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World Mental Health Day History

World Mental Health Day seeks to raise awareness about mental illness. This day aims to educate the population and mobilize efforts in support of mental health. Mental health includes a person's emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It has become increasingly important in recent decades as an estimated 350 million people worldwide suffer from depression.

In 1992, the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) established World Mental Health Day in an effort to promote education and advocate for mental health sufferers. The Foundation aims to provide further awareness and assistance for those suffering from a wide range of mental disorders in the hopes of saving lives and increasing quality of life for these individuals. World Mental Health Day is celebrated annually on October 10th.

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Today and every day, mental health needs to be our priority, as Ontario’s youth are experiencing a mental health crisis. Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay, so let’s talk about it, spread awareness, share resources and tools, and support those who need help. Mental health is health. https://t.co/bFBPANTzMe
— Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) (@YWHOntario) October 10, 2022

On World Mental Health Day, the Law Society reinforces its commitment to further address licensee mental health and addictions issues to improve professional outcomes, in the public interest. (1/2) https://t.co/yokgml88Wv
— Law Society of Ontario (@LawSocietyLSO) October 10, 2022

🗣 “Life is so precious, and you matter” On World Mental Health Day, the drivers open up about their own mental health challenges and highlight the importance of breaking down barriers in order to ask for help
— Formula 1 (@F1) October 10, 2022

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World Mental Health Day Facts & Quotes

The theme for World Mental Health Day in 2020 was Kindness.
Depression can lead to suicide. More than 800,000 people worldwide take their own lives every year.
Suicide is the third leading cause of death in the world for individuals 15 to 44. Suicide rates have increased by 60% over the past 45 years.
10-20% of children in the world experience a mental disorder. It is the leading cause of disability in youth.
I used to think that the worst thing in life was to end up alone. It's not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel alone. - Robin Williams.

World Mental Health Day Top Events and Things to Do

Volunteer your time at an organization that works with child mental health. Depression is a growing concern among children and organizations such as Big Brothers and Sisters of America, Teen Mental Health, NAMI and Children's Mental Health can help you find a local area to help your youth.
Watch a movie that touches on mental health issues or particular disorders. Some of our favorites are
1) Bipolar: Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
2) Schizophrenia: A Beautiful Mind (2001)
3) OCD: As Good As It Gets (1997)
4) Suicide: The Virgin Suicides (1999)
5) Alzheimer's: Still Alice (2014)
6) Borderline Personality: Girl, Interrupted (1999)
7) Depression: Inside Out (2015)
8) Post Traumatic Stress: Jacob's Ladder (1990)
Read a book about mental disorders. Some of our picks: The Bell Jar, Thirteen Reasons Why and All the Bright Places
Evaluate your own mental well-being or that of someone you are close to.
- Are you always sad?
- Do you have suicidal thoughts?
- Do you feel that you have no reason to live?
Visit a psychologist to discuss any problems that have overwhelmed you lately.