World Mental Health Day 2025
Initiated by the World Health Organisation (WHO), World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year with a focus on increasing awareness of mental health across the world. In 2025, World Mental Health Day will fall on a Friday. On this day, all stakeholders have an opportunity to discuss their efforts, and what can be accomplished to make mental health care a need for people across the world.
Date | Day | Celebrated |
10 October 2025 | Friday | World Health Organisation |
History of World Mental Health Day
For the first time on 10 October 1992, World Mental Health Day was observed, and it's officially commemorated on 10 October each year since then. Initially, the Day did not have any specific theme, with a general focus on educating the public on issues related to mental health as well as encouraging mental health advocacy. The first theme for World Mental Health Day was used in 1994, it was 'Improving the Quality of Mental Health Services throughout the World'.
Importance of World Mental Health Day
Decreasing the stigma attached to mental health issues is made possible in a significant way by World Mental Health Day. It promotes open communication and gives people the courage to ask for support without worrying about being judged. It provides a forum for educating people about many kinds of mental health issues, symptoms, and why it is important to receive treatment promptly.
Governments and organisations are driven by World Mental Health Day to acknowledge the importance of mental health and to commit funds to mental health services and initiatives. On this World Mental Health Day, we should remember to support our friends, family, and coworkers who might be experiencing mental health issues. Even something as simple as lending a sympathetic ear or an act of kindness can have a big impact.
How to Celebrate World Mental Health Day
An important way of observing World Mental Health Day is to prioritise visibility. To highlight and reaffirm the significance of mental health, share, like, and post your own story of mental wellness. Make sure to check in on your family and friends. One of the most important components of all types of well-being is connection. A sense of belonging and interpersonal connections is beneficial to one's mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
So, give a friend a text message or an email. Give a loved one a call. Pay a visit to a neighbour. Help someone you know who is experiencing mental health issues feel heard. Learning more about mental health is one way you can observe the day. Find out more about the factors that affect mental health and how common it is. Look into local organisations that promote mental health and find out how you can volunteer to help promote mental health in your community.
When it comes to mental health, organisations can also have an impact. Affinity groups, events, posting on corporate websites, and encouraging individuals to share their stories are all examples of actions that can positively impact mental health.
World Mental Health Day 2026
Year | Date | Day |
2026 | 10 October | Saturday |
List of World Mental Health Day Themes
Here are the themes of the World Mental Health Day:
1996: Women and Mental Health
1997: Children and Mental Health
1998: Mental Health and Human Rights
1999: Mental Health and Aging
2000-01: Mental Health and Work
2002: Effects of Trauma and Violence on Children and Adolescents
2003: Emotional Behaviour Disorders of Children and Adolescents
2004: Relationship Between Physical and Mental Health: Co-occurring Disorders
2005: Mental and Physical Health Across the Life Span
2006: Building Awareness - Reducing Risk: Mental Illness and Suicide
2007:Mental Health in a Changing World: The Impact of Culture and Diversity
2008: Making Mental Health a Global Priority: Scaling up Services through Citizen Advocacy and Action
2009: Mental Health in Primary Care: Enhancing Treatment and Promoting Mental Health
2010: Mental Health and Chronic Physical Illnesses
2011: The Great Push: Investing in Mental Health
2012: Depression: A Global Crisis
2013: Mental Health and Older Adults
2014:Living with Schizophrenia
2015: Dignity in Mental Health
2016: Psychological and Mental Health First Aid
2017: Mental Health in Workplace
2018: Young People and Mental Health in Changing World
2019: Suicide Prevention
2020: Move for mental health: Increased investment in mental health
2021: Mental health for all: let's make it a reality
2022: Make mental health & well-being for all a global priority
2023: Mental health is a universal human right.
Mental Health Action Plan
- Provide integrated, responsive and comprehensive social care and mental health services in a community-based environment.
- Strengthen evidence, research and information systems for mental health.
- Execute plans for prevention and promotion of mental health.
- Strengthen governance and effective leadership for mental health.
FAQs on World Mental Health Day
- When is World Mental Health Day observed?
Every year on 10 October, World Mental Health Day is observed to raise awareness of issues about mental health.
- What is the purpose of observing World Mental Health Day?
World Mental Health Day is dedicated to raising global awareness of mental health issues. The purpose of the day is to increase our awareness of psychological health and the challenges associated with it, which are more socially stigmatised.
- How to celebrate World Mental Health Day?
One option is to think about contributing to or working at a nearby crisis centre. A wonderful way to commemorate this day is to visit a friend or family member who has been experiencing issues. As you listen to them, offer to help with anything that might be hard for them—like bringing them dinner or cleaning. Learning more about mental health issues is another way you can become involved. To find out more, you could read a book or watch a documentary.
- Who started World Mental Health Day?
In 1992, the World Federation of Mental Health (WFMH), under the leadership of Richard Hunter, the deputy secretary-general at the time, founded World Mental Health Day.
- What could you post on social media on World Mental Health Day?
You can share a personal narrative, provide links to mental health resources, or present statistics and other helpful facts about mental health in your post for World Mental Health Day.
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