{"id":29818,"date":"2019-10-08T19:18:19","date_gmt":"2019-10-08T19:18:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/?p=29818"},"modified":"2025-12-13T20:54:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T20:54:32","slug":"this-mental-health-day-get-involved","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/this-mental-health-day-get-involved\/","title":{"rendered":"This Mental Health Day, get involved!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At Humanium, we value a methodology developed by Human Rights Defenders, Life Coaches, Psychology Leadership Graduates and Somatic Experience Therapists, professionals that focus on protecting children through awareness. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We want children to be able to become actors of their own projects, wishes and goals. With mental health prevention support, they will have a better chance to thrive within their own environment, having been made aware of the issues and the ways through which they can help both themselves and their community.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mental\nHealth Day Creation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Over the recent years, we have grown more and more aware of mental health issues. It is in this context that we celebrate World Mental Health Day<\/strong> this year, initiated by the World Health Organization<\/strong><\/a> (WHO) in 1992 in order to advocate for awareness and gain support against social stigmas. (World Health Organization, n.d.) Like many other diseases, if people lack knowledge, they can begin stereotypes which can have detrimental impacts on their lives. It is thus important to inform, and stay informed. Understanding allows for better actions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As WHO <\/strong>states, \u201cprevention begins with being aware of and understanding the early warning signs and symptoms of mental illness.\u201d (World Health Organization, n.d.) Health affects every individual across the globe, hence why it is important to understand the ways in which we can support ourselves, and our peers. It is truly an international issue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The World Health Organization has also engaged in the comprehensive mental health action plan, ongoing from 2013 until 2020, aimed to focus \u201cinternational attention on a long-neglected problem and is firmly rooted in the principles of human rights.\u201d (World Health Organization, n.d.) Hence, there is an increasing awareness, with actions following. Prevention, and research is thus getting better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suicide\nPrevention Theme<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each year, a new theme is drawn up.\nThis October 10, the focus is on suicide prevention. In accordance with the\nstatistic that \u201cevery 40 seconds\u201d someone loses their life to suicide, WHO\nadvocates for \u201c40 seconds of action,\u201d to raise awareness on the extent of\nsuicide deaths and attempts across the world, and raise questions and ideas for\nhow to create effective preventive measures. (World Health Organization, n.d.)\nAs suicide results from many different reasons, it is not evident to find a\nsingle effective solution. However, advocating for communication between those\nstruggling, and professionals, has proved efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suicide,\nMental Health And Children<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Suicide, among young people (15-29 years old), is the second leading cause of deaths globally. It is often a result of poor mental health, the theme of last year\u2019s Mental Health Day: Young People and Mental Health in A Changing World. As emphasized by WHO, young people enter phases during which they have to face plenty: changing schools, leaving home, going to university, starting a new job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exposed to new things, such as technology, alcohol, and drugs, they can find themselves vulnerable. The situation is particularly critical for children and adolescents living in places affected by humanitarian emergencies such as conflicts, natural disasters and epidemics, conditions which are prominent among certain underdeveloped countries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall, children\u2019s conditions can heighten stress, and increase risks of depression, the third leading cause of disease among young people. Furthermore, half of all mental illness begins at the age of 14. The issue with this is that most cases go undetected and untreated. It is thus very important to raise awareness, and hence why October 10<\/strong> is incredibly crucial. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In regards to prevention, WHO advocates for parents and teachers to help adolescents build their life skills that can help them cope with everyday challenges. Psycho-social support can be provided, and the community should train health workers in order to detect these mental health issues. It is important for the community, and the government to be aware and active in the creation of programmes for the mental health of young individuals.(World Health Organization, n.d.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although this is the topic of last year\u2019s Mental Health, it is relevant today as suicide is related to mental health issues, and suicide is the second leading cause of death for an age bracket of young individuals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organizations Involved for This Year\u2019s Mental Health Day<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year, WHO is partnering with World Federation for Mental Health<\/a><\/strong>, an international membership organization founded in 1948 with the objective to advance the prevention of mental health issues. For Mental Health Day, they are suggesting for people to conduct a media strategy, so as to spread a message and inform media outlets. They are also pushing for people to write letters to Ministries of Health, and Media Outlets. (World Federation for Mental Health, n.d.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHO is also partnering with International Association for Mental Health<\/a><\/strong>, an organization dedicated \u201cpreventing suicidal behavior, alleviating its effects, and providing a forum for academics, mental health professionals, crisis workers, volunteers and suicide survivors.\u201d They are the organization in charge of World Suicide Prevention Day 2019. (IASP, n.d.) Lastly, WHO is partnering with United For Global Mental Health<\/a><\/strong>, an organization working with international agencies to promote mental health. (UNITEDGMH, n.d.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Outside of these partnerships, the Mental Health Foundation<\/a><\/strong> in the UK, a charity organization for everyone\u2019s mental health, advocates for prevention. To get involved, they are suggesting that people buy a green ribbon pin, the international symbol for mental health awareness. (Mental Health Organization, n.d.) Mind for Better Health<\/a><\/strong>, a UK organization meant to provide more information regarding mental health, is also providing ways to get involved on their website. Notably, they are suggesting looking after one\u2019s own mental health, and reading tips for well-being in everyday life, and in the workplace. (Mind, n.d.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\nto do? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Again, it is important to be aware, as awareness permits action for prevention. There are definitely many ways to get involved, and show your support. If you are interested, research the websites to get more information, and find your own way to celebrate this year\u2019s Mental Health Day. Let\u2019s get involved!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Written by Leah Benque<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

International Association for\nSuicide Prevention. (n.d.), \u201cWelcome to the International Association for\nSuicide Prevention,\u201d International Association for Suicide Prevention.\nRetrieved from IASP Info: https:\/\/www.iasp.info\/about.php<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mental Health Organization. (n.d.),\n\u201cWorld Mental Health Day,\u201d Mental Health Organization. Retrieved from Mental\nHealth Organization UK: https:\/\/www.mentalhealth.org.uk\/campaigns\/world-mental-health-day<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mind. (n.d.), \u201c10 October is World\nMental Health Day,\u201d Mind UK. Retrieved from Mind Organization UK: https:\/\/www.mind.org.uk\/get-involved\/world-mental-health-day\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

United for Global Mental Health.\n(n.d.), \u201cAbout Us,\u201d United for Gloabl Mental Health. Retrieved from UNITEDGMH\nOrganization: https:\/\/www.unitedgmh.org\/about-us<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

World Federation for Mental Health.\n(n.d.), \u201cWMHD 2019 – Taking Action,\u201d World Federation for Mental Health.\nRetrieved from WFMH Global: https:\/\/wfmh.global\/wmhd2019-taking-action\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n

World Health Organization. (n.d.),\n\u201cComprehensive mental health action plan 2013\u20132020,\u201d World Health Organization.\nRetrieved from WHO International: https:\/\/www.who.int\/mental_health\/action_plan_2013\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

World Health Organization. (n.d.),\n\u201cWorld Mental Health Day 2019: focus on suicide prevention,\u201d World Health\nOrganization. Retrieved from WHO Events: https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/events\/detail\/2019\/10\/10\/default-calendar\/world-mental-health-day-2019-focus-on-suicide-prevention<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

World Health Organization. (n.d.),\n\u201cWorld Mental Health Day 2018 – 10 October – YOUNG PEOPLE AND MENTAL HEALTH IN\nA CHANGING WORLD,\u201d World Health Organization. Retrieved from WHO International:\nhttps:\/\/www.who.int\/mental_health\/world-mental-health-day\/2018\/en\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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