Today is World Mental Health Day, when the issue of mental health comes under the spotlight – inviting people to show their support on social media platforms as well as by wearing a green ribbon badge to raise awareness of the campaign.
While physical health is important, mental health is something that requires its own care, attention and responsibility too.
And at a time when the Covid pandemic has left millions more struggling with their wellbeing, it’s needed more than ever.
Read on to find out more about today’s theme, resources and other quotes to help celebrate…
World Mental Health Day 2021 theme
The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day, set by the World Federation, is ‘mental health in an unequal world’.
The World Federation For Mental Health has been tracking the impact of the Covid pandemic on people’s mental health over the past year,with research showing that many of those struggling the most were those already facing considerable challenges – such as suffering from long-term health conditions, facing discrimination, or parenting on their own.
Mental health and wellbeing is not a ‘trend’ or a ‘fad’ – it is important and the resources made available by the Mental Health Foundation will help you understand how to incorporate and adopt better mental health care, just like you would with your physical health.
World Mental Health Day 2020 had the theme of ‘mental health for all’.
If you wish to partake further and use the resources available, you can consider donating today to keep the charity funded.
To support Mental Health Foundation’s invaluable work in this area, text THRIVE to 70300 to give £3 or donate online.
World Mental Health Day memes and quotes
‘Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.’ – Albus Dumbledore
‘Promise me you’ll always remember — you’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.’ – Christopher Robin, Winnie The Pooh
‘I have come to realize making yourself happy is most important. Never be ashamed of how you feel. You have the right feel any emotion you want, and do what makes you happy.‘ – Demi Lovato
‘To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.’ – Oscar Wilde
‘Start by doing what’s necessary, then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.’ – Saint Francis of Assisi
‘Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.’ – Nido Qubein
‘There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.‘ – John Green
‘I found that with depression, one of the most important things you can realize is that you’re not alone. You’re not the first to go through it, you’re not gonna be the last to go through it,’ — Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
‘This too shall pass.’ – Persian adage
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