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World Mental Health day is held on 10 October each year. It is a global mental health education campaign of the World Federation for Mental Health. It is an opportunity to communicate with the general public about mental health issues.

The theme for this year is:

"The great push: Investing in Mental Health"

For further information about World Mental Health Day this year please visit the website of the World Federation of Mental Health  .