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One person in five will be affected by a mental health disorder at some stage of their lives. It is recognised globally that promoting a positive mental attitude is generally important, but especially so when addressing the issues of mental health.
For this reason we must look at ways of developing a healthy mind and building positive emotions. It is also vital that governments worldwide invest in mental health to ensure the wellbeing of their citizens.
What is World Mental Health Day?
World Mental Health Day is an event organised by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) in cooperation with World Health Organization (WHO). It occurs every year on the 10th October and is supported by individuals and organisations all around the world with the aim of raising awareness of mental health.
The theme for 2026 is: ‘Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change’. There is a strong focus on improving mental health care and support by engaging directly with the additional problems of those with mental health conditions, such as stigmas, obstacles to appropriate treatment, social disadvantage and discrimination, to name a few.
WMHD is a good reminder and opportunity for everyone to get involved with raising awareness of the types of mental illnesses people suffer with and gaining more help and support for those dealing with mental health disorders.
Getting Involved with WMHD
The WFMH has ways for you to get involved in WMHD, including becoming a member or making a donation in support. They have also provided a WMHD 2026 Toolkit containing logos and posters for you to use in your materials and display on your web channels.
World Mental Health Day Online
You can also take part in World Mental Health Day on social media. Use these hashtags in your posts:
- #WFMH (World Federation for Mental Health)
- #WMHD2026
- #WorldMentalHealthDay
- #WMHD
- #MentalHealth
Mental Health Resources
Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Information Pack
Covers suicide from a variety of perspectives, the reasons behind suicide, the groups most at risk and the warning signs.
- Published: 2022
- Pages: 61
Suicide is Never the Answer
School Workbook
Understand the reasons behind suicidal feelings in young people and recognise the signs to help prevent this tragedy.
- Published: 1999
- Last revised: 2022
- Pages: 44
Teenage Depression — A Way Out
School Workbook
Tackles the issue of depression including causes and signs that parents and teachers can look out for.
- Published: 1999
- Last revised: 2022
- Pages: 87
Mental Health Lesson Plans
Exam Stress
Lesson Plan
This lesson plan provides information and advice on dealing with exam stress.
- Published: 2022
- Pages: 17
Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Lesson Plan
A lesson plan examining teenage anxiety and generalised anxiety disorder — a more extreme form of anxiety.
- Published: 2022
- Pages: 14
Introduction to Depression
Lesson Plan
This lesson plan introduces depression and the way it affects us physically and mentally.
- Published: 2022
- Pages: 14
Introduction to Loneliness
Lesson Plan
An introduction to loneliness and the way it affects our physical and mental health.
- Published: 2022
- Pages: 15
Introduction to Mental Health
Lesson Plan
This lesson plan introduces the subject of mental health and mental illness.
- Published: 2022
- Pages: 15
Suicide Prevention
Lesson Plan
A lesson plan designed to promote suicide awareness and prevention.
- Published: 2022
- Pages: 21
Free Mental Health Resources
Depression
Free Resource
How can someone tell if they are suffering with depression? This free resource seeks to find out.
- Published: 2022
- Pages: 8
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