Scroll down to learn more about World Mental Health Day, the World Federation for Mental Health – the organisation that conceptualised the day and brought it into reality, and the Global Campaigns conducted by the federation in the past.
About the World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day was observed for the first time on 10 October 1992. The day, officially commemorated every year on October 10th, aims to raise awareness in the global community about the critical mental health agendas – with a unifying voice through collaboration with various partners – to take action and to create lasting change.
About the World Federation for Mental Health
WFMH is an international membership organization 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 mission of the World Federation for Mental Health is to promote the advancement of mental health awareness, prevention of mental disorders, advocacy, and best practice recovery focused interventions worldwide.
The Global Campaigns So Far
Every year, to recognize the World Mental Health Day, the World Federation for Mental Health organizes a Global Campaign to unite all the stakeholders across the globe. Learn more about our recent Global Campaigns!
