Each year, the World Health Organization recognizes World Mental Health Day on October 10th to help raise awareness of mental health issues around the world. At some point in our lives, we all have either directly or indirectly experienced the challenges of mental health. The World Health Organization defines mental health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease”.
The effects of mental health are well-documented, ranging from sleep deprivation and high levels of anxiety to substance abuse and depression. Awareness is but a first step towards ensuring people keep a healthy mind, and the stigma surrounding mental health is diminished.
