How many of you have heard of World Mental Health Day? And how many of you know when it is? There’s a different celebration all-year-round whether it’s nation-based or worldwide. Many of which we’ve lost track of or never even heard of before! World Mental Health Day might be one of those for someone somewhere on earth. So let’s talk about this special day and how we can be part of it.
What is Mental Health
Everyone has a different definition of mental health. I think of mental health as my ability to cope with stress from daily activities and still be able to enjoy life to the fullest.
According to WHO, mental health is “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and can contribute to his or her community.”
When is World Mental Health Day
It falls on the 10th of October each year. This day was first celebrated on the 10th of October, 1992. Two years later, it came with its first theme – Improving the Quality of Mental Health Services throughout the World. From there on, we started celebrating this International Day with a different topic each year.
The Main Purpose of World Mental Health Day
The original purpose was to promote mental health advocacy and to educate the general public about mental health. Staying true to its original objective, World Mental Health Day continues to raise awareness of mental health worldwide.
Besides sharing what we’ve learned about mental health and what affects it, we also exchange tips and tricks to improving our mental well-being and those around us. Whether it’s at home or at work, mental health should be a priority, not a luxury.
How can we take part?
- Call a Friend
- Go for a Hike
- Have a Well-Being Day
- Volunteer
- Start a Herb Garden
- Stay Offline
- Host Wellness Workshops
- Spend time with Therapy Dogs
- Learn to say “No”
- Attend a seminar on Mental Health related topics
- Share your story
- Have an Outdoor Event Day
- Exchange tips on healthy lifestyle
- Slow down and look around
In Conclusion
World Mental Health Day is the perfect opportunity to learn more about Mental Health and raise awareness. This way, we can take better care of ourselves and those around us.
Take this chance to share your knowledge and stories so more people can learn from them! Feel free to share with our community the different activities for the home, workplace, or schools.
