About

WFMH Global Campaign 2024

The Global Campaign 2024 and its initiatives are based on this year’s official theme for World Mental Health Day – ‘It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace’. This theme underscores the critical importance of mental health in professional settings, aligning with the founding principles of WFMH established in 1948.

The campaign is dedicated to advocating for mental health within the workplace. Our objective is to engage a global audience—including employees, employers, organizations, and stakeholders—in grassroots advocacy to promote mental well-being at work. We aim to highlight the essential role of mental health in professional environments, advocating for workplaces where mental health is prioritized, protected, and promoted. 

Through a variety of global events and digital initiatives, the campaign will showcase diverse creative expressions and raise awareness about the significance of mental health in professional settings. Join us in this crucial endeavor as we can together elevate the importance of mental health in the workplace, fostering environments that support and nurture the mental well-being of all employees.

#WMHD

About World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day was established on October 10,1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health. Since then, it has been observed every year with the aim of raising awareness in the global community about critical mental health agendas through collaboration with various partners to take action and create lasting change. Over the years, this day has gained momentum, becoming a platform for governments, organisations, and individuals to develop initiatives that focus on various aspects of mental health care.

#WFMH

About World Federation for Mental Health

WFMH is an international membership organisation founded in 1948 to advance, among all peoples and nations, the prevention of mental and emotional disorders, the proper treatment and care of those with such disorders, and the promotion of mental health. The organisation believes in the principles of multidisciplinary approach and grassroots advocacy. It has members and contacts in over 90 countries.

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Messages from WFMH Officials

Read the messages from our Key Officials about the WFMH Global Campaign 2024, which aims to highlight the significance of WMHD 2024.
Tsuyoshi Akiyama

Tsuyoshi Akiyama

WFMH President

Gabriel Ivbijaro

Gabriel Ivbijaro

WFMH Secretary-General

Sabine Bährer-Kohler

Sabine Bährer-Kohler

WFMH President-Elect

Nasser Loza

Nasser Loza

WFMH Immediate Past President

Toluse Francis

Toluse Francis

WFMH Regional Vice President Africa

Julie Millard

Julie Millard

WFMH Director at Large

Michael Kariuki

Michael Kariuki

WFMH Director at Large

Our People

The Global Campaign 2024 is a collaborative effort, brought together by the team of WFMH Officials and Representatives, to recognise the World Mental Health Day 2024. 

Key officials leading this initiative include-

WFMH
Leaders

UN & WHO
Representatives

Office of the
Secretary- General

Along with the above officials, our Campaign Support Team and Global Volunteers Team would be at the forefront of this endeavour. The WFMH Global Support Team would be focusing on providing technical support for global events and digital operations, effectively coordinating the activities and engaging volunteers. Our Global Volunteers Team would play a vital role in actively promoting the campaign’s digital and on-ground outreach, encouraging participants worldwide to participate in the Global Campaign.

Past Global Campaigns

Every year to recognise the World Mental Health Day, the World Federation for Mental Health organises a Global Campaign to unite all stakeholders across the globe. The campaign aims to raise awareness about critical agendas in an empathetic manner by unifying voices across the globe through collaboration. Scroll below to learn more about some of our recent Global Campaigns!

Global Campaign 2023

“Mental Health is a Universal Right”

Global Campaign 2022

“Make Mental Health and Well-Being for All a Global Priority”

Global Campaign 2021

“Mental Health
in an Unequal World”

Global Campaign 2020

“Mental Health for all Greater Investment- Greater Access”