World Mental Health Day: Know the history, theme for 2021

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recognises World Mental Health Day on October 10 every year. The theme of this year's World Mental Health Day, set by the World Federation for Mental Health, is 'Mental health in an unequal world'.



The aim of the day is to spread awareness, educate and reduce the stigma associated with mental health in society. Mental health is an important aspect of life. Mental illness adversely affects the lives of those suffering as well as those around them.

People are often scared to share their plight with mental illness due to some sort of stigma attached to it. However, the perception surrounding mental health issues is now required to be changed.

We should take it as an opportunity to share, discuss how to take care of mental health and deal with society’s misconceptions.
-PTC News