WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

'Make mental health and well-being for all a global priority'

World Mental Health Day, observed for the first time on 10 October 1992 and Officially commemorated every year on October 10th, aims to raise awareness in the global community about the critical mental health agendas – with a unifying voice through collaboration with various partners – to take action and to create lasting change.

The day did not have a specific theme initially and its purpose was to promote mental health advocacy and educating the public on relevant issues. Seeing the popularity of the campaign, in 1994 for the first time a theme for the day was used which was “Improving the Quality of Mental Health Services throughout the World.”

Mental health refers to cognitive, behavioral, and emotional well-being. It is about how people think, feel, and behave. People sometimes use the term “mental health” to mean the absence of a mental disorder.

A wide range of conditions that affect mood, thinking and behavior. There are 3 types of mental disorders- Anxiety Disorders, these include- Generalized anxiety disorder, Panic disorder, Phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder; Mood Disorders and Schizophrenia Disorders.

Treatment depends on the type of mental illness one has, its severity and what works best for them. In many cases, a combination of treatments works best. Treatments may include- medications, psychotherapy, brain stimulation treatments, hospital and residential treatment programs, substance misuse treatment, participating in your own care.