India, Oct. 10 -- World Mental Health Day, a global observance, reminds people about the importance of mental health in their lives. In 1992, the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) designated October 10 as World Mental Health Day to provide a platform for awareness and advocacy for global mental health. In 1994, the WHO became a good partner and expanded the day's reach by linking it to bigger health initiatives.

The campaign for World Mental Health Day 2025 is a call to action, urging that the mental and psychosocial well-being of widows and orphans of wars, victims of natural disasters, and the public infected during health crises should be supported. According to the WHO, mental health of one out of five people affected by disa...