October 10th, 2020
Company: | World Health Organization |
Web site: | http://www.who.int/mental_health/world-mental-health-day/en/ |
World Mental Health Day, is annually held on October 10 to raise public awareness about mental health issues worldwide. This event promotes open discussions on illnesses, as well as investments in prevention and treatment services.
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.