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I am repurposing one of my websites in support of World Mental Health Day on Friday 10th October 2025. I shall invite people to share, such as I do, how they see themselves. I find that being honest with ourselves is crucial in taking control of how we present ourselves in public, whether we are weird or not. Only, I know why I do things my way. So, everyone will be invited so say why they like themselves and why they do not, in deep and focused retrospection. Once I can secure everyone's comment as anonymous, I shall with permissions publish them so we can understand ourselves more easily. Of course, I shall add more about me too.

World Mental Health Day History

From: https://www.wincalendar.com/eu/World-Mental-Health-Day on Thursday 18th September 2025

'World Mental Health Day is aimed at raising awareness and promoting understanding of mental health issues. The World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) established this day to provide an opportunity for people, organizations, and governments to discuss and work towards addressing various mental health challenges that affect millions around the globe. Initiatives and events on this day significantly contribute to destigmatizing mental health issues, encouraging open discussions, and promoting the implementation of policies to improve mental health care services.

World Mental Health Day is observed across the EU on October 10 every year. Various activities and events take place on this day, such as seminars, conferences, workshops, and online campaigns, aiming to raise public awareness, share information on mental health resources, and facilitate discussions. Educational institutions, mental health organizations, healthcare providers, and individuals all come together to demonstrate their commitment to mental health awareness, reduce the stigma associated with mental illnesses, and foster a supportive, understanding environment for those affected by these challenges.

World Mental Health Day facts

  • The theme for World Mental Health Day in 2025 is yet to be announced. In 2024 the theme was It is time to prioritize mental health in the workplace. In 2023 the theme was Mental health is a universal human right.

  • Around 20% of the world’s children and adolescents have a mental health condition, with suicide the second leading cause of death among 15-29-year-olds.

  • People with severe mental health conditions die prematurely – as much as two decades early – due to preventable physical conditions.

  • Mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, and alcohol or drug abuse cost the European Union about €600 billion or more than 4% of its GDP annually.

  • On average, there's a suicide every two hours in the European Union, making it a leading cause of death among young people.'

All the above is directly cut and pasted from, https://www.wincalendar.com/eu/World-Mental-Health-Day

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