| World Mental Health Day | |
|---|---|
 A poster for the 2023 World Mental Health Day featuring a green ribbon to symbolise mental health awareness | |
| Observed by | World Federation for Mental Health, World Health Organization, and member organizations of WFMH |
| Date | 10 October |
| Next time | 10 October 2025 |
| Frequency | annual |
World Mental Health Day (10 October) is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma.[1] It was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, a global mental health organization with members and contacts in more than 150 countries.[2] This day, each October, thousands of supporters come to celebrate this annual awareness program to bring attention to mental illness and its major effects on people's lives worldwide.[3][4] In addition, this day provides an opportunity for mental health professionals to discuss and shed light on their work, making mental health a priority worldwide.[5] In some countries this day is part of an awareness week, such as Mental Health Week in Australia.[6]
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