World Mental Health Day is an international day of awareness and action that has been recognized for two decades now. It’s meant as a catalyst for us to learn more, offer support, and seek help.
If you’d like to honor World Mental Health Day on your own or in a community, here are some ideas you might like to try:
- Attend an event that supports World Mental Health Day
- Get certified in mental health first aid
- Create strong self-care practices
- Treat yourself to a hair spa day
- Share your story and your experiences
- Volunteer or donate
- Contact representatives and urge them to make mental health a priority
- Read and share quotes about mental health
- Listen to mental health podcasts
- Learn more about your mental health
- Read articles or books about mental health
- Bookmark resources that share reliable information about mental health
- Find a therapist and gain valuable insights
- Celebrate good news
- Try meditating
- Share mental health resources
- Consume the news responsibly
- Be thoughtful about the information you share online
- Host professional events that support employee mental health
- Offer resources and information to students at your local school
The activities and actions above are a great way to get yourself and your community involved in conversations surrounding mental health.
