World Mental Health Day: 10th Oct

What is World Mental Health Day, what is the hashtag #glitch and how can I get involved?

Each year the day is held to help raise awareness of mental health issues and encourage open conversations for sufferers
TODAY is World Mental Health Day and even if you don’t suffer from mental health issues yourself there are still ways you can get involved
The day occurs annually on October 10 – but what else do we know? Here’s all the information you need.
Today is World Mental Health Day - but what does that mean and how can you get involved?

What is World Mental Health Day?

The event takes place every year on October 10 and it aims to educate and raise awareness of mental health issues.
The day was set up by the World Federation for Mental Health and it was first celebrated in 1992.
Each year the event has a different theme and this year it’s psychological first aid and the support people can provide to others in distress.

What is the hashtag #glitch?

The hashtag #glitch is being used by Twitter users to share their stories and help promote World Mental Health Day 2016.

Why are mental health issues important?

According to the World Health Organisation depression will be the leading illness globally by 2030 if we don’t act now
Having said that, you shouldn’t always assume that someone suffering from mental illness is also suicidal – but it makes it clear that more needs to be done.
This can range from improvements in mental health care provision on the NHS to more open conversations about mental health.

Other mental health facts to bear in mind
1. Mixed anxiety and depression is the most common mental disorder in Britain.
2. As many as 10 per cent of people in England will experience depression in their lifetime.
3. The poorer and more disadvantaged are disproportionately affected by common mental health problems and their adverse consequences.
4. Ten per cent of mothers and six per cent of fathers in the UK have mental health problems at any given time.
5. One in five teens experience a mental health problem in any given year.

The Mental Health Foundation's 10 tips on how to look after your mental health

1. Talk about your feelings
2. Exercise
3. Eat well
4. Drink sensibly
5. Keep in touch with loved ones
6. Ask for help
7. Take a break
8. Do something you’re good at
9. Accept who you are
10. Care for others

https://www.thesun.co.uk/living/1944...ashtag-glitch/

#WorldMentalHealthDay is another hashtag being used