World Mental Health Day 2023: World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October to commemorate the anniversary of the founding of the World Federation for Mental Health. It is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1948 together with the United Nations (UN) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Through its presence in more than 94 countries on six continents, it highlights international mental health crises and promotes public education organizations.
This year’s theme for World Mental Health Day is ‘Mental Health is a Universal Human Right’. According to WHO, “Mental health is a basic human right of all people. Everyone, whoever and wherever they are, has the right to the highest possible standard of mental health. This includes the right to protection from mental health risks, the right to accessible, affordable, acceptable and quality care and the right to freedom, independence and inclusion in the community.”
This article will help you understand the World Federation for Mental Health, its role, aim, ambition and more
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What is the World Federation for Mental Health?
WFMH is a global membership organization that was founded in 1948 with the goal of advancing the promotion of mental health, the treatment and care of those with such illnesses, and the prevention of mental and emotional disorders among all people and nations. The World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) was first proposed by George Brock Chisholm, the first Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO). ICMH was founded with the intention of reforming mental hospitals. After World War II, the new board of the ICMH realized the need for mental health advocacy, which went beyond improving standards of patient care. In 1947, the ICMH decided to change its name to the WFMH and adopt as its new goal the promotion of the best possible level of mental health among all people and nations in its broadest biological, medical, educational and social dimensions.
It is #WorldMentalHealthDay
No matter who you are, you are entitled to the highest possible standard #Mental healthThis means you have the right to the treatment and resources that enable you to cope, connect and thrive in the world.
Learn more about your rights… pic.twitter.com/31Nqq3ljTY
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO)
October 9, 2023
No one should have to deal with mental health challenges alone.
However, too many children and young people do this.
On Tuesdays #WorldMentalHealthDay, @UNICEF has advice for parents and carers on how to start important conversations about mental health. https://t.co/FyZGTDsfxT pic.twitter.com/yL4jlSoFZ0
— United Nations (@UN)
October 10, 2023
What is the mission of the World Federation for 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-oriented interventions worldwide. Also, the three main goals of WFMH are:
- To increase public awareness of the importance of mental health, and to gain understanding and improve attitudes about mental disorders.
- To promote mental health and prevent mental disorders.
- To improve the care, treatment and recovery of people with mental disorders.
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How does the World Federation for Mental Health work?
The World Federation for Mental Health organizes various national and international events including the World Congress to educate and make people aware of the vitality of mental health. As part of the WFMH initiative, Mental Health Day was officially proposed in 1992. It is an initiative of WHO and WFMH to raise awareness about mental health issues. Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) is an annual national public education campaign designed to open Canadians’ eyes to the reality of mental illness. The week was founded in 1992 by the Canadian Psychiatric Association and is now coordinated by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) in collaboration with all of its member organizations and many other supporters across Canada.
The World Federation for Mental Health turns 75 this year. Aiming to encourage local activism for mental health and its relationship to human rights, the global campaign seeks to engage people, communities, institutions and stakeholders around the world. The campaign will raise awareness and highlight the importance of mental health by highlighting thematic events around the world.
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