World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day has been celebrated annually on 10 October since 1992. Every year a different theme is set by the World Federation for World Mental Health Day. Please see below for past themes:

2008: Making mental health a global priority: scaling up services through citizen advocacy and action.
2007: Mental health in a changing world: the impact of culture and diversity

What could you do to mark World Mental Health Day?

Every year the day is marked by schools, youth groups, hospitals, service user
groups, libraries and local councils. Last year activities in England and Wales
included:

Art exhibitions
Poetry readings
Parties
Sponsored walks
Coffee mornings
Information stands in shopping
centres and libraries
Health checks
Relaxation and alternative therapy treatments
Smoking cessation help
Open days
Healthy food demonstrations
Music festivals
Anti-stigma campaigns
School assemblies
Talks
Poster displays
Yoga sessions

Contacts

Contact Mind's Campaigns team if you want any of the following:

• ideas on how to mark World Mental Health Day
• to let us know what you're planning to do
• to order World Mental Health Day posters and leaflets (UK only).

If you do then please contact us on 020 8215 2424 or email action@mind.org.uk

For further information about World Mental Health Day visit the World Federation for Mental Health website at: www.wfmh.com

For further information about mental health problems and details of services in your area contact

MindinfoLine
Open Monday to Friday 9.15am to 5.15pm
0845 766 0163
info@mind.org.uk

For information about Mind's campaigning work contact the Campaigns team on 020 8215 2424 or email at action@mind.org.uk or visit the website at www.mind.org.uk/News+policy+and+campaigns/Campaigns