WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

Miscellaneous


 10-Oct-2024
  • It is observed on 10th October annually.
  • First Initiated:1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH).
  • Aim: To raise awareness about mental health issues and mobilize efforts in support of mental health care worldwide.
  • Theme 2024: Mental Health at Work
    • It highlights the critical connection between mental health and the workplace.
    • With an estimated 60% of the global population in some form of employment, addressing mental health at work has become imperative.

Mental Health Day: Theme 2024 Mental Health at Work

Policy Recommendations on Mental Health

  • The Economic survey 2023-24 emphasizes the need for effective implementation to accelerate progress in mental healthcare, addressing existing gaps to ensure maximum impact by
    • Re-doubling efforts to increase the number of psychiatrists, from 0.75 psychiatrists per lakh population in 2021 to the WHO norm of 3 per lakh population
    • Nurturing peer support networks, self-help groups, and community-based rehabilitation programmes can help de-stigmatization of mental disorders and develop a sense of belonging.
    • Sensitization of mental health at the preschool, Anganwadi level to provide precious early identification of disorders.
    • Standardization of guidelines for mental-health services across government and private sector.