World Mental Health Day 2022!

Making mental health & well-being for all a global priority. Did you know, before the pandemic in 2019, an estimated one in eight people globally were living with a mental disorder? The COVID-19 pandemic has created a global crisis for mental health, fueling short-and long-term stresses and undermining the mental health of millions. Estimates put the rise in both anxiety and depressive disorders at more than 25% during the first year of the pandemic. Stigma and discrimination continue to be a barrier to social inclusion and access to the right care; importantly, we can all play our part in increasing awareness about which preventive mental health interventions work and World Mental Health Day is an opportunity to do that collectively. We envision a world in which mental health is valued, promoted and protected; where everyone has an equal opportunity to enjoy mental health and to exercise their human rights; and where everyone can access the mental health care they need. Mental ill health is a growing problem in Australia – one that has been made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. Looking after your mental health and wellbeing, and knowing how to support others, has never been more important. Good mental health is when we can cope with the stressors of our daily lives, participate in loving relationships, contribute to our community, and work towards our goals. Everyone has mental health. And we can all benefit from looking after our own mental health and the mental health of our communities. ‍ ‍ ‍ References: https://www.who.int/southeastasia/news/detail/10-10-2022-world-mental-health-day-make-mental-health-well-being-for-all-a-priority ; https://mentalwellbeing.initiatives.qld.gov.au/index.php/get-healthy?gclid=Cj0KCQjw4omaBhDqARIsADXULuX5HEYWDyLawvCYVlrDRuSffYnvzbXALdozuLqlYwlnFJE1AQw8Y8MaAo1oEALw_wcB ; https://lookafteryourmentalhealthaustralia.org.au/