Today, Monday, 10 October, the World Health Organization celebrates World Mental Health Day, stressing that while the pandemic has affected our mental health, the ability to reconnect through World Mental Health Day 2022 will provide us with an opportunity to reignite our efforts. To protect and improve mental health.
Celebrating World Mental Health Day
In a new statement, the organization said, many aspects have been challenged Psychological healthBefore the pandemic in 2019, an estimated 1 in 8 people globally had a mental disorder. Meanwhile, available mental health services, skills and funding are still in short supply, far below what is needed, particularly in Low and middle income countries.
The organization added, “The Corona pandemic has caused a global mental health crisis, resulting in short and long-term stresses and undermining the mental health of millions. It is estimated that both anxiety and depression cases rose by more than 25%, during the first year of the epidemic, at the same time, Mental health services have been severely disrupted and the treatment gap for mental health conditions has widened.
“Rising social and economic inequalities, protracted conflict, violence and public health emergencies affect entire populations, threatening progress toward improving well-being. 84 million people are forcibly displaced worldwide during 2021, we must deepen the value and commitment we give.” For mental health as individuals, communities and governments and aligning this value with greater commitment, participation and investment by all stakeholders in all sectors, we must promote mental health care, so that the full spectrum of mental health needs is met through a community network of accessible and affordable services and support. and high quality.
She explained, “Stigma and discrimination continue to be a barrier to social inclusion and access to appropriate care, and most importantly, we can all play our part in raising awareness regarding preventative mental health interventions, and World Mental Health Day is an opportunity to do so collectively. Mental health promotion and protection, where everyone has an equal opportunity to enjoy mental health and exercise their human rights, and where everyone has access to the mental health care they need.
The organization indicated that the World Health Organization will work with partners to launch a campaign on the topic of making mental health and well-being for all a global priority, this will be an opportunity for people with mental health conditions, advocates, governments, employers, employees, and other stakeholders to come together to learn regarding progress in this field and speaking out regarding what we need to do to ensure mental health and well-being becomes a global priority for all.