WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY : A UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHT.

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October 10th, the world commemorates the mental health day, a manner of supporting those suffering from mental health issues.

October 10th every year marks the World Mental Health Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues and advocating for better mental health care worldwide. This year’s theme, is commemorated under the theme, « Mental health is a universal human right.’

It has long been a neglected aspect of healthcare, with many individuals suffering in silence due to the stigma surrounding mental illness.

The situation was further compounded by COVID-19 pandemic which brought mental health to the forefront, as the global crisis exacerbated existing mental health challenges and created new ones due to the conditions it imposed individuals.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression and anxiety disorders alone affect millions of people worldwide.

On World Mental Health Day, various organizations, governments, and individuals come together to promote mental health awareness and advocate for improved mental health care.

The day serves as a platform to educate the public about mental health, reduce stigma, and encourage people to seek help when needed.

According to sources, mental health care remains inaccessible or of poor quality, in many parts of the world. Marginalized communities, including those living in poverty, refugees, and indigenous populations, are particularly vulnerable to mental health challenges due to factors such as discrimination, violence, and lack of resources.

World Mental Health Day, hence, serves as a reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health. It comes as a call to action for governments, healthcare systems, and individuals to all put hands on deck, to create a world where mental health is prioritized, stigma is eliminated, and everyone has access to quality mental health care.

FRU William

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