World Mental Health Day is celebrated on October 10th as a day to promote mental health awareness, education, and advocacy
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.
World Mental Health Day is an annual event intended to increase awareness of mental disorders and bring people together in support of these issues. The theme for 2025 is Access to services – mental health in catastrophes and emergencies. This theme highlights the critical need to maintain and improve access to mental health services during crises such as natural disasters and conflicts.