CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide.

Detailed explanation-2: -World Mental Health Day was observed for the first time on 10 October 1992.

Detailed explanation-3: -The 2022 World Mental Health Day theme ‘Make Mental Health & Well-Being for All a Global Priority’ gives an opportunity to rejuvenate the efforts in making the world a better place.

Detailed explanation-4: -The 10 October is known the World over as World Mental Health Day – the result of a global advocacy and awareness program started by the World Federation for Mental Health in 1992.

Detailed explanation-5: -World Mental Health Day was celebrated for the first time on October 10, 1992, at the initiative of Deputy Secretary General Richard Hunter. Up until 1994, the day had no specific theme other than general promoting mental health advocacy and educating the public.