Last Updated on 9 October 2024 IST: World Mental Health Day provides an opportunity for global unity to address the historical neglect of mental health. Just like physical health, mental health is equally vital for survival. Various psychiatric disorders can develop due to disturbed mental conditions, which highlights the need to understand the importance of mental health for overall well being. Explore the article to update yourself with the details of the day in detail.

World Mental Health Day 2024 Highlights

• World Mental Health Day is observed annually on 10th October.
• This event is being organised by the World Federation of Mental Health (WFMH).
• World Mental Health Day 2024 theme is ‘It is Time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace’.
• The theme outlines the importance of mental health at the workplace amidst growing work pressures globally.
• By aligning your life in scripture based spiritual direction, one can ensure their physical and mental well-being.
• Seek refuge in Jagatguru Tatvdarshi Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj to put an end to all your hardships.

World Mental Health Day – An Overview 

World Mental Health Day 2024: World Mental Health Day is celebrated on 10th October every year. Mental health is the most neglected area of public health— a significant portion of the world’s population, close to 1 billion people, lives with a mental disorder. Harmful alcohol use results in about 3 million deaths every year (Source), and suicide claims one life every 40 seconds (Source).

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected billions of people worldwide, having a further impact on people’s mental health. Very few people have access to quality mental health services. In low – middle and income countries, three quarters of people with mental, neurological, and substance use disorders receive no treatment for their condition. Moreover, humiliation, bias, punitive legislation, and human rights violations are even widespread.

World Mental Health Day 2024 Theme

World Mental Health Day 2024: Founded in 1992, World Mental Health Day 2024 will be observed on Thursday, 10th October. This theme for this year is ‘It is Time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace’. This theme was chosen to reflect the urgent need to address mental health issues affecting workers in the workplace.

The aim of World Mental Health Day (WMHD) 2024 is to create a culture where prioritising the mental health of employees, both personally and professionally, is of utmost importance. The various aspects of mental health in the workplace include stress management, improving workplace conditions, and enhancing the overall well-being of employees.

Who Organizes World Mental Health Day?

World Mental Health Day 2024: The event is organised jointly by the World Health Organization (WHO), United for Global Mental Health, and the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH). The World Health Organisation (WHO) offers global leadership in public health within the United Nations framework, in 194 Member States. It promotes health, keeps the world safe, and serves the billion people for universal health coverage, to protect against health emergencies, and to provide better health and well-being. Launched at the UN in September 2018, United for Global Mental Health, a not-for-profit organisation, brings together the global mental health community with governments, donors, and crusaders to support mental health. 

Established in 1948, the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMW), the originator of World Mental Health Day, works with the nations and the public to improve the prevention of mental and emotional illnesses, ensure the proper treatment and care of those affected, and promote a healthy mental health.

An Occasion to Decide Upon Concrete Actions

World Mental Health Day 2024: The World Mental Health Day campaign consists of concrete actions such as supporting mental health, aiding struggling individuals, employee wellness programs by employers, scaling-up mental health services by the governments, and promoting mental health care through journalists.

Devora Kestel, Director, Mental Health, Brain Health and Substance Use Department, WHO states “On this World Mental Health Day, the World Health Organization, alongside the World Federation for Mental Health and other partners, is calling for mental health at work to be prioritized. With an estimated 60% of the global population in work, it is crucial that we take urgent and effective actions to protect mental health at work.”

Tsuyoshi Akiyama, President of the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) states “Chosen through a global vote involving WFMH members, stakeholders, and supporters, this year’s theme, “It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Work-place”, is a call to action that resonates worldwide. With over 2000 participants from 116 countries, the selection process was truly inclusive, and the resulting theme reflects the awareness of an urgent need and profound opportunity.”

“Mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety, are pervasive in workplaces globally, impacting productivity, attendance, and overall performance. When left untreated, the staggering economic cost is estimated at US$1 trillion annually by the WHO.”

World Mental Health Day 2024 Events

World Mental Health Day 2024: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has initiated a campaign under the tagline ‘Mental Health at Work’. The organisation has asked the people to participate under the campaign and make people aware about the serious concept of mental illness. Along with this, it has also urged people to post on social media as well under the hashtag #WorldMentalHealthDay

What Are the Symptoms of Mental Health Problems?

• Mental health symptoms are generally divided into two groups: ‘neurotic’ and ‘psychotic.’ 

• Neurotic symptoms include common mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, and panic disorders. 

• ‘Psychotic’ symptoms are less common, not indicative of personal weaknesses, and can be diagnosed by a doctor.  

Mental health problems are often influenced by how one thinks, feels, and behaves. These are related to one’s perception of reality and may include hallucinations such as hearing, seeing, smelling, or feeling things that others may or may not recognise. Every other person may show different symptoms.

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How Are Mental Health Problems Significant to People?

• According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than one in five adults live with Any Mental Illnesses (AMI) in the US. (59.3 million in 2022) (23.1%). (Source)

• AMI is observed more in females (26.4%) than in men (19.7%). (Source)

• Percentage wise AMI in adults- youth (18-25 years) (35.2%), adults (26-49 years) (24.6%), and senior adults (50 and older) (13.9%). (Source)

In 2019, approximately 1 in 150 were living with bipolar disorder, a serious mental illness. Recently, famous music director Honey Singh (Yo Yo Honey Singh) recovered from bipolar disorder, after staying in treatment and under heavy medications for seven years. (Source)

• Such people hide their feelings with others due to fear of other people’s reactions. Many people do have diagnosable mental health problems that can be diagnosed with early treatment.

World Mental Health Day 2024 Quotes

• “Your mental health is everything – prioritise it. Make the time like your life depends on it because it does.” — Mel Robbins
• “Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of but stigma and bias shame us all”.- Bill Clinton
• “There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.” – John Green
• “It’s okay to not be okay. It’s okay to ask for help. It’s okay to take a break.”
• “Healing takes time, and asking for help is a courageous step.”

How to Take Care of Mental Health?

It’s essential to look after yourself and get the most from life. Below are some practical ways to take care of mental health. Anyone can make simple changes without the investment of money and time.

• Know yourself, your moods and feelings, and know how to deal with them, when you feel troubled at times.
• Regular exercise helps improve concentration, sleep, and feel healthy.
• Eat well; a good diet that supports your physical health is also good for your mental health.
• Avoid alcohol and drugs. Many people are heavily mistaken that these substances help in boosting emotion, but they aren’t able to provide permanent comfort. It is also against the law of Supreme God Kabir to consume alcohol or any sort of drugs.
• Catching up with a good friend can be a stress buster and can help in achieving a better mental state.

The Most Effective Way to Stay Mentally Fit 

World Mental Health Day 2024: By aligning your life on the right spiritual path, one can ensure that they remain mentally fit for the rest of their life.

• By seeking refuge in the Complete Saint, Jagatguru Tatvdarshi Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj, and following the worship provided by Him, one can ensure their physical and mental well-being.

• After receiving true spiritual knowledge from Him, accompanied by the power of His true worship, all the problems go away, and a devotee attains complete satisfaction.

• Aligning your life spiritually is to make sure that your human birth is successful by practising the scripture based worship given by Him and attaining salvation.

• To learn more, watch spiritual videos on the ‘Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj’ YouTube channel or order the free sacred book ‘Gyan Ganga’ written by Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj from www.jagatgururampalji.org 

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