The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on 10th October every year. World Mental Health Day is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma.
The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on 10th October every year. World Mental Health Day is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma.
To raise awareness for this event, people are encouraged to wear green ribbons to show support and use the hashtag #pinitformentalhealth. The green ribbon is the international sign of mental health awareness.
You can also show your support for Mental Health Day by spreading the word, which helps to remove the stigma surrounding mental health. You can provide a kind and safe place to listen to others and start important conversations with your loved ones, as well as donating and raising awareness for charities that work to combat mental health issues such as the Mental Health Foundation.
World Mental Health Day is a chance to talk about mental health in general, how we need to look after it, and how important it is to talk about things and how to get help if you are struggling.
What is Mental Health?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines mental health as “a state of well-being in which the individual realises his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.’’
Mental health affects a large percentage of our population, the NHS states that one-in-four adults and one-in-ten children experience mental illness during their lifetime! This is an important reminder that if you struggle with mental illness, you are not alone.
This Year’s World Mental Health Day Theme
The theme of 2022's World Mental Health Day, set by the World Federation for Mental Health, is 'Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority'. This theme provides us with an opportunity to re-kindle our efforts to make the world a better place.
You can find out more about this year’s World Mental Health Day here.
How can North Kent College support you?
North Kent College recognises the importance of well-being and mental health. Studying at college comes with more independence and therefore more responsibility, and life in general can be difficult. A professional and confidential counselling service is available to all students. This service provides 1-1 counselling support to students who feel they have something in their personal life, or college, which is having an impact on their quality of life or education.
To find out more about our student counselling services or to book an appointment, click here.