What is the purpose of World Mental Health Day?
Every year the World Federation of Mental Health (WFMH) publish a theme which is voted for by stakeholders of the founding organisation. World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. This year’s theme set by the WFMH is workplace mental health. The theme highlights the importance of addressing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, for the benefit of people, organisations, and communities.

What happens on World Mental Health Day?
Like most awareness days, weeks and months, it throws a spotlight on a topic of great importance. Everyone has mental health – it matters 365 days of the year, but the 10th October is a chance for everyone to unite across the globe to educate and raise awareness of mental health matters.

How can you celebrate World Mental Health Day?
World Mental Health Day can be celebrated in so many ways and it doesn’t necessarily depend upon the theme. Many charitable organisations create resources such as posters to encourage promotion of the day and some hold events or activities to celebrate and fundraise to support the mental health services they provide. Everyone can create their own initiatives or amplify the reach of others across the sector. Social media is often pivotal to encouraging and sharing awareness day initiatives, so whatever you do, don’t forget to use the hashtag #WorldMentalHealthDay!

As for us here at GHC, we all know that exercise causes your body to release endorphins, the chemicals in your brain that relieve pain and stress which in turn can help lift your mood. So what better way to get these endorphins flowing than grabbing your kit and heading down to training this week? We hope to see you there!

If you, or anyone you know is concerned about their mental health, you can find lots of support here