World Mental Health Day 2021
The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day (WMHD) on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilising efforts in support of mental health. Mental health problems can affect anyone, any day of the year, but WMHD is a great day to show your support for better mental health and start looking after your own wellbeing.
Mental Health Care For All; Lets Make It A Reality
This years WMHD theme is Mental Health Care For All; Lets Make It A Reality
Over the last few years we have come a long way. But there is still much more to be done. That’s why this years WMHD focus is on supporting people disproportionally affected by mental health issues; people from racialised communities, young people, and people living in poverty. Because access to mental health support is too often determined by where we live or who we are. Click here to learn more about mental health inequality.
This World Mental Health Day is your chance to learn about mental health inequality, but it is also your opportunity to speak out, spread the word and make change happen. If we all do one thing, we can change everything.
Taking Care of Yourself and Others
WMHD is about more than advocacy. It’s about looking after your own mental health and providing support to others. Take the opportunity this World Mental Health Day to do one thing , such as going for a walk, doing something creative, taking the first steps to getting support for yourself, or reaching out to someone else.
There are little things we can all do to help look after our mental health. Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more. Follow the links below for more information, and practical tips, on looking after yourself and improving your wellbeing…
- Get Your Mind Plan – get your free plan with tips to help you improve your wellbeing.
- Kickstart Your Health – physical health and mental health go hand in hand.
- Tips on how to Sleep Better
- Practical ways to help yourself cope from the Samaritans
- 11 tips to cope with anxiety about getting “back to normal”
- Mental Health and Self-Care Guidance for Young People
For more information on World Mental Health Day, looking after your mental health, or campaigning for further investment in mental health services, click here to visit the World Health Organisation’s website.
Starting Conversations…
Talking is vital, it can make a difference and we want everyone to know that support is available, and they are not alone. That is why Ray’s Corner was created. Rays Corner is for anyone of us across our City who are in need of support – for themselves or for others. This corner is a place where anyone can visit and find information about accessing support and local services. Whether people feel they are ready to access services yet, or are just looking for self-help tips, this safe space will be available for all in our communities.
We hope that by having Ray’s corner available in workplaces and community settings across our local area, people will be able to find the right support. For more information about Ray’s Corner and to find out how to get one set up in your building/workplace, click here.
Accessing Local Mental Health Support
If you feel that you need help with your mental help with you mental health, you are not alone. There are lots of different ways to get help and support for your mental health and you can find a number of options from Mind. To search for local organisations in the Sunderland and South Tyneside area who can offer support, click here.
