One in five Australians are affected by mental illness annually with many more impacted by the recent bushfire crisis and current COVID-19 pandemic. This World Mental Health Day will be held on Saturday 10 October and is encouraging everyone to make a promise to “Look after your mental health, Australia.”
It has the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilising efforts in support of mental health.
The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide.
For further information, please visit https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day
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