The 10th October is World Mental Health Day! This year’s theme is ‘Mental Health Is A Human Right’. Today, we are raising awareness for the importance of ‘good’ mental health and what steps we can take each day to ensure we uphold this.
All over the globe, people and organisations are coming together to unite for everyone, whoever and wherever they are, to have a right to the highest attainable standard of mental health.
Take a look at what these organisations are getting up to!
Wearing a Green Ribbon
The green ribbon is the international symbol for mental health awareness. On the 10th October, you can wear a green ribbon to show colleagues, loved ones or simply those you walk past that you care about their mental health. It can also be worn in memory of a loved one.
Supporting People with a Learning Disability
By raising awareness about learning disabilities on World Mental Health Day we can support people, with a learning disability, who are struggling with their mental health. This can help reduce stigma, increase acceptance, and foster a supportive environment for those affected. There are some risk factors that can make people with a learning disability more vulnerable to experiencing poor mental health.
The four types of risk factors are discussed below:
- Biology and genetics may increase vulnerability to mental health problems
- A higher incidence of negative life events
- Access to fewer resources and coping skills
- The impact of other people’s attitudes
To find out more about mental health and learning disabilities click here.
On World Mental Health Day, Ealing Mencap wants to raise awareness of what you, or someone you know can do if you are struggling with your mental health.
For confidential advice on topics that may be affecting your mental health; such as, welfare benefits, travel and disability rights, call Ealing Mencap’s free advice service on 03000 125464 or for more information, see the advice and support page.
Furthermore, the Mental Health Foundation has provided information on where to go to seek mental health support.
You can:
- Call Samaritans on 116 123 at any time of the day or night
- Call Breathing Space on 0800 83 85 87
- Message SHOUT to 85258 for 24/7 text support on your mobile
- If you are a child or young person, you can call Childline on 0800 1111 or talk to them online
- Call the CALM helpline on 0800 58 58 58 or use their webchat here. The helpline and webchat are both open 5pm to midnight, 365 days a year.
Today and always Ealing Mencap knows that mental health is a human right. We stand with you and support you.
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