CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -World Mental Health Day was observed for the first time on October 10, 1992. It was an initiative by the World Federation For Mental Health, a global organisation with over 150 member nations. The day was initiated by Deputy Secretary General Richard Hunter.

Detailed explanation-2: -10 October is World Mental Health Day The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.

Detailed explanation-3: -World mental health day was first organized on October 10, 1992, by World Federation for Mental Health, a global mental health organization having a presence in more than 150 countries. The initiative was proposed by Richard Hunter, Deputy Secretary General of the World Federation for Mental Health, in 1992.

Detailed explanation-4: -The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on 10 October each year.