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If you were born before the 2000s, you\u2019ll likely recall a time when mental health was a hush-hush topic\u2014spoken about in the same breath as \u201coff the deep end,\u201d \u201cnervous breakdown,\u201d or \u201clooney bin.\u201d<\/p>\n

Thankfully, that\u2019s no longer the case. If there\u2019s one silver lining from the COVID-19 pandemic, it\u2019s that mental health is no longer a dirty little secret; it\u2019s front and center, where it should\u2019ve been all along.<\/p>\n

Which is why every year, there\u2019s one day\u2014World Mental Health Day\u2014dedicated to checking in on how we\u2019re actually doing up [points to head]<\/em> here. Because when it comes to mental health, it\u2019s not just a conversation; it\u2019s a revolution.<\/p>\n

What is World Mental Health Day?<\/h2>\n

Back in 1992, the World Federation for Mental Health recognized the need for more open conversations around mental well-being. That\u2019s why they introduced a dedicated day to raise awareness and tackle the stigma head-on.<\/p>\n

So, when is World Mental Health Day?<\/strong> It\u2019s celebrated every year on October 10th<\/strong> with a different theme every year.<\/p>\n

For example, 2013 was about mental health in older adults. In 2019, the focus was on suicide prevention. In 2023, it was about making mental health a universal human right.<\/p>\n

For World Mental Health Day 2024, the global campaign is prioritizing mental health in the workplace<\/strong>. It\u2019s a critical focus considering that, globally, depression and anxiety lead to the loss of around 12 billion working days each year<\/a> (and that costs businesses a staggering $1 trillion in productivity).<\/p>\n

Clearly, the need to address mental health has never been more urgent. As Dr. Caroline Leaf<\/strong>, a clinical neuroscientist and the trainer of Mindvalley\u2019s Calm Mind: A Scientific Method for Managing Anxiety and Depression<\/em> Quest, says, \u201cWe\u2019ve got to stop looking at mental health as a disease, and we need to start seeing it as part of our human experience<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

So, consider World Mental Health Day your annual check-in on your emotional and psychological well-being\u2014because taking care of your mind is as essential as taking care of your body.<\/p>\n

Why is it important?<\/h3>\n

The reality is, one in every two people will experience a mental health disorder<\/a> at some point in their lives, according to a massive study from Harvard Medical School and the University of Queensland. Basically, if it\u2019s not you, it\u2019s the person next to you.<\/p>\n

The ripple effect goes beyond the individual. It can also impact families, workplaces, and entire communities.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy encouraging discussions, sharing personal stories, and disseminating information, the day helps to normalize mental health issues and diminish the associated stigma<\/em>,\u201d Tatiana River Cruz, LICSW<\/strong><\/a>, mental health therapist with ADHDAdvisor.org, shares with Mindvalley Pulse.<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s through public campaigns, educational events, or media coverage, every conversation helps shift societal attitudes on the subject. And as awareness grows, so does the chance for people to seek help, care for themselves, and advocate for others\u2014without the fear of judgment.<\/p>\n

How to help break the stigma of mental health<\/h2>\n

Emotions like anxiety and depression have long been mislabeled as something to be ashamed of. But with more open, constructive conversations, that\u2019s changing.<\/p>\n

Here are a few things Dr. Leaf suggests in her Mindvalley Quest to change the narrative:<\/p>\n

1. Ditch the quick fix mindset<\/h3>\n

We live in a world that loves quick fixes. Feeling low? Here, take this pill, and poof!<\/em>\u2014problem solved.<\/p>\n

But the thing is, that\u2019s not how it works with mental health. From what Dr. Caroline Leaf explains, the key is mind management.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe can\u2019t control the events, circumstances, and people of our lives<\/em>,\u201d she explains. \u201cBut we can learn to control what it looks like inside of us and how it plays out into the future<\/em>.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Treating your mental mess<\/a> like they\u2019re a problem to solve with one solution can keep you stuck. Focus instead on building long-term habits with tools, such as Dr. Leaf\u2019s NeuroCycle, to gradually rewire your thinking.<\/p>\n

2. Don\u2019t run from \u201cnegative\u201d emotions<\/h3>\n

Anxiety, sadness, frustration\u2014none of these are bad. Rather, it\u2019s normal to have them, just like it is to feel serenity, joy, and calmness.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s part of us being human<\/em>,\u201d Dr. Leaf points out. \u201cWe need to allow ourselves to have all these emotions<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

That includes the ones that make us uncomfortable. As a matter of fact, it\u2019s that discomfort that are your brain\u2019s \u201cwarning signals,\u201d as Dr. Leaf calls it. They\u2019re kind of like little red flags to say, \u201cHey, something\u2019s up!<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n

Rather than running from them, learn to tune in and listen. Ask yourself:<\/p>\n