World Mental Health Day 2023-Mental health is a Universal Human Right
What is World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day (10 October) is an international day for global mental health education, awareness, and advocacy against social stigma. It was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, a global mental health organization with members and contacts in more than 150 countries. This day, each October, thousands of supporters come to celebrate this annual awareness program to bring attention to mental illness and its major effects on people's lives worldwide. In addition, this day provides an opportunity for mental health professionals to discuss and shed light on their work, making mental health a priority worldwide.
Each Year Mental Health Day is celebrated with a specific theme ranging from suicide prevention, mental health and aging, work, life span, and so on. This year, 2023 Mental Health Day’s theme is “Mental Health is a universal human right”.
World Mental Health Day 2023
World Mental Health Day 2023 is an opportunity for people and communities to unite behind the theme ‘Mental health is a universal human right” to improve knowledge, raise awareness, and drive actions that promote and protect everyone’s mental health as a universal human right.
Good mental health is vital to our overall health and well-being. Yet one in eight people globally is living with mental health conditions, which can impact their physical health, their well-being, how they connect with others, and their livelihoods. Mental health conditions are also affecting an increasing number of adolescents and young people.?
Mental health is a basic human right for all people. Everyone, whoever and wherever they are, has a right to the highest attainable standard of mental health. This includes the right to be protected from mental health risks, the right to available, accessible, acceptable, and good quality care, and the right to liberty, independence, and inclusion in the community.
Having a mental health condition should never be a reason to deprive a person of their human rights or to exclude them from decisions about their own health. Yet all over the world, people with mental health conditions continue to experience a wide range of human rights violations. Many are excluded from community life and discriminated against, while many more cannot access the mental health care they need or can only access care that violates their human rights.???????????
Importance of maintaining mental health
Enhanced Quality of Life: Good mental health contributes significantly to an individual's overall quality of life. It enables us to enjoy our daily experiences, build positive relationships, and find fulfillment in our pursuits.
Productivity and Creativity: A healthy mind is a productive one. When our mental health is in check, we are more likely to excel at work or in our creative endeavors, as we can think clearly, make informed decisions, and tackle challenges effectively.
Physical Health Benefits: Mental health and physical health are closely interconnected. Good mental health can lead to lower stress levels, reduced risk of chronic illnesses, and better immune system function.
Resilience: A resilient mind can weather life's storms more effectively. It helps individuals bounce back from setbacks and adapt to change, ultimately leading to greater personal growth and success.
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Mental health and the future
In a short span of time, the pandemic has increased our awareness of the vulnerability of our mental health. But perhaps most importantly, we are now witnessing a shift in our thinking about mental health. These considerations put us in a better position, moving forward, to understand ourselves and the experiences we share, as well as the exciting leaps being made in research and treatments.
The field of mental health care is ever-evolving, which might leave us wondering where we’re headed next. As we step forward into a world of less stigma, more understanding, and fewer barriers to care, we ask: what could the future of mental health care look like?
Technology has opened a new frontier in mental health care and data collection. Mobile devices like cell phones, smartphones, and tablets are giving the public, healthcare providers, and researchers new ways to access help, monitor progress, and increase understanding of mental well-being.
Mobile mental health support can be very simple but effective.
Tips to maintain mental hygiene
Do reach out for help when you feel so
Conclusion
The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.
WHO continues to work with its partners to ensure mental health is valued, promoted, and protected, and that urgent action is taken so that everyone can exercise their human rights and access the quality mental health care they need. Join the World Mental Health Day 2023 campaign to learn more about your basic right to mental health as well as how to protect the rights of others.
The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide. If you do want to discuss your mental health, then reach out to us today, until then Transform Happily!