World Mental Health Day: Know all about theme, history and significance

Every year on October 10, nations and organisations across the world observe Mental Health Day to raise awareness about mental health issues and mobilise efforts and support towards it. 

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), each year, around 12 billion working days are lost to depression and anxiety, which costs the global economy around $1 billion. Moreover, the Covid-19 pandemic has caused an increase of 25 per cent in anxiety and depression worldwide. 

The rise in social and economic inequalities, protracted conflicts, violence, and public health emergencies are further threatening progress towards improved well-being of people across the globe,