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World Mental Health Day 2020: Here's a list of free online resources, seminars, talks or programmes to attend on 10 Oct for awareness on mental health issues

Among other things, WHO is launching a digital stress management guide on the Whatsapp chat platform. It includes short, easy-to-follow guided exercises to help reduce stress

World Mental Health Day 2020: Here's a list of free online resources, seminars, talks or programmes to attend on 10 Oct for awareness on mental health issues

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World Mental Health Day is observed annually on 10 October. It aims to raise awareness about mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health.

Here's what's happening on World Mental Health Day 2020:

The World Health Organization, in collaboration with United for Global Mental Health and the World Federation for Mental Health are encouraging people worldwide to support a global movement that calls for greater investment in mental health.

According to a report by National Health Portal, India, half of all mental illnesses begin by the age of 14, but most go undetected and untreated. Depression, drug abuse, alcohol consumption.

Updated Date: October 10, 2020 07:23:35 IST

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