WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 2023:The goal of World Mental Health Day is to reduce stigma associated with mental illness. The World Federation for Mental Health, a global organization for mental health with members and contacts in more than 150 countries, spearheaded the inaugural celebration in 1992. The World Federation for Mental Health was established in 1948 in London, and it is where the tradition of World Mental Health Day first began.
In order to advance knowledge, create awareness, and inspire activities that promote and preserve everyone’s mental health as a universal human right, communities and individuals may come together in support of the topic “Mental health is a universal human right” on World Mental Health Day in 2023.
All persons have right to mental health. Everyone has a right to the best possible level of mental health, no matter who they are or where they live. This includes the freedom, independence, and participation in society as well as the right to be protected from risks to one’s mental health. It also includes the right to easily accessible, delectable treatment. Our physical and mental wellbeing are interdependent. However, one in eight individuals worldwide suffer from mental health disorders, which can have an adverse effect on their physical health, general wellbeing, interpersonal relationships, and ability to earn a living. Teenagers and young adults are becoming more and more affected by mental health issues. Never should a person be denied due to a mental health problem.
WHO continues to collaborate with its partners to ensure that mental health is recognized, promoted, and protected, and that immediate action is taken to guarantee that everyone has the opportunity to exercise their human rights and get the quality mental health treatment they require. Join the World Mental Health Day 2023 campaign to learn more about your fundamental right to mental health and how to preserve others’ rights.