World Mental Health Day 2020
World Mental Health Day is observed annually around the globe on 10 October. Since 1992, the global community unites on this day to raise awareness and reduce the stigma that surrounds people with mental health problems worldwide. Each year, World Mental Health Day celebrates a different theme set by the World Federation for Mental Health. This year’s theme for World Mental Health Day is ‘Mental Health for All: Greater Investment, Greater Access. Everyone, everywhere.’
In line with this year’s theme, Mental Health Europe hosted a high-level seminar on the future of mental health, rights, and recovery in Europe. The event brought together key actors to discuss how to turn the COVID-19 crisis into a catalyst for change in European mental health. In the follow-up, MHE published key recommendations for action to help the EU and its member states to scale up mental health support both now and for the future.
To celebrate World Mental Health Day on 10 October, Mental Health Europe is also delighted to share 110 tips for positive mental health during the pandemic. This year MHE launched the first European Mental Health Week (4-10 May) and asked people how they are coping with difficulties during the coronavirus crisis. Check out a collection of their best tips.
On this day, join the global community to raise awareness about the importance of mental health. Post, share, talk publicly and spread the word. Use any of these hashtags on social media and keep important conversations going:
The pandemic is an invaluable reminder of the importance of looking after our mental health.
We should not shy away from asking for help – be it for ourselves, for a family member, a friend or colleague.
Follow: @SKyriakidesEU @EU_Health #WorldMentalHealthDay
— European Commission 🇪🇺 (@EU_Commission) October 10, 2020
#WorldMentalHealthDay is this Saturday, 10 October. But we must remember that this isn’t a one-day event.
To cushion the blow of the pandemic, we must scale up our efforts & make #mentalhealth a core element in the response and recovery after a crisis. https://t.co/HWMHEVLC5H pic.twitter.com/OocFTn3ryo
— Mental Health Europe (@MHESME) October 9, 2020
This #WorldMentalHealthDay, once again we take the time to reflect on how important it is to take care of our mental health.
Awareness is essential – absolutely, #EndTheStigma – but more pressingly, resources to treat mental illness must be more widely available and affordable. https://t.co/puwdovv2h9
— Mona Medan (@mona_antonia) October 10, 2020
#Coronavirus impacts us in different ways: both physically & mentally
As anxiety, loneliness & #mentalhealth issues are widespread, significant & increasing, don’t shy away from asking for helpThis #WorldMentalHealthDay, stop scrolling & let’s spend a mindful moment together pic.twitter.com/zD8njqo4r2
— EU_HEALTH #UnitedAgainstCoronavirus (@EU_Health) October 10, 2020
Social isolation, uncertainty, anxiety, fear about the future … the #COVID19 pandemic has an impact on our mental health
Recovery and resilience includes #MentalHealth-friendly and disability inclusive policies across all sectors#WorldMentalHealthDay #worldmentalhealthday2020 pic.twitter.com/VMepfUlSKy
— Helena Dalli (@helenadalli) October 10, 2020
Mental health problems do not discriminate. Across the globe, the pandemic has taken its toll.
On #WorldMentalHealthDay, let’s remember to be kind + make #mentalhealth a worldwide conversation ✊Learn more about our thoughts on the #COVID19 response: https://t.co/awun8CFMte pic.twitter.com/scQAIW0oQQ
— European Movement (@EMInternational) October 9, 2020
Tackling social and economic inequalities=reducing mental health issues! #letsact! https://t.co/f5szjYmLHV
— Tilly Metz MEP (@MetzTilly) October 9, 2020
💯#humanrights #WorldMentalHealthDay https://t.co/htV8nTAWtX
— Penumbra (@penumbra_scot) October 9, 2020
Definitely more efforts in the #communitycare at a local level. @MHESME https://t.co/CW4G0NS6LZ
— Rozinbxl (@rozinbxl) October 9, 2020
Tomorrow is #WorldMentalHealthDay 🌍💚 We’ve been following our Member @MHESME & their work on urging governments to step up efforts in supporting the #MentalHealth of millions of Europeans. You can also check out their 110 tips for positive mental health: https://t.co/BdQlFs5O5d
— Social Platform (@social_platform) October 9, 2020
The #pandemic has brought about isolation and unemployment. Ahead of #MentalHealthDay, it is important that #MentalHealth receives funding and awareness, writes @MHESME Director @MarinettiC for #Europe’s World ⤵️https://t.co/kx71GBntlc
— Friends of Europe (@FriendsofEurope) October 7, 2020
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Apart from the devastating health consequences on
people directly affected by the virus, the #COVID19
pandemic has had major implications for the way people
live and work, affecting their physical and mental
well-being in a profound way.
Discover 🆕 report @eurofound.
— European Youth ❤️🇪🇺 (@EuropeanYouthEU) October 10, 2020
It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay!
DYK:
🔵 Few people around the world have access to quality #mentalhealth care
🔵 Stigma, discrimination & human rights abuses of people with mental health conditions remain widespread#MoveForMentalHealth let’s invest! pic.twitter.com/P41u9XSb6k— WHO/Europe (@WHO_Europe) October 10, 2020
“We must act together, now, to make quality mental health care available for all who need it to allow us to recover faster from the #COVID19 crisis.”
— @antonioguterres on Saturday’s #WorldMentalHealthDay. https://t.co/mutNubzc1J pic.twitter.com/e6OdU2P2YR
— United Nations (@UN) October 10, 2020
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