World Mental Health Day, observed annually in October, is a global initiative spearheaded by the World Federation for Mental Health since 1992. Its primary goals are to promote mental health education, raise awareness, and combat social stigma associated with mental illness. The day serves as a platform for advocates and mental health professionals to highlight the importance of mental well-being and address the far-reaching impacts of mental health conditions on individuals globally. Many countries incorporate this day into broader awareness campaigns like Mental Health Week. It emphasizes prioritizing mental health on a worldwide scale.
On October 10, 1992, the first World Mental Health Day was celebrated at the initiative of Deputy Secretary General Richard Hunter, focusing on mental health advocacy and public education.
In 1992, the first World Mental Health Day was celebrated as an international day for global mental health education, awareness, and advocacy against social stigma. It was initiated by the World Federation for Mental Health.
In 1994, World Mental Health Day was celebrated with a theme for the first time, suggested by Secretary General Eugene Brody. The theme was "Improving the Quality of Mental Health Services throughout the World".
Up until 1994, World Mental Health Day had no specific theme other than general promoting mental health advocacy and educating the public.
On World Mental Health Day in 2018, Prime Minister Theresa May appointed Jackie Doyle-Price as the UK's first suicide prevention minister, coinciding with the government hosting the first global mental health summit.
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