World Mental Health Day 2024 will be marked on October 10. The celebration of World Mental Health Day is an important and much-needed opportunity to help people find access to good mental health resources, make sure people know they are not alone in their sufferings and promote good mental health practices that can help one live a more fulfilling life. World Mental Health Day was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, a global mental health organisation with members and contacts in more than 150 countries. As we celebrate World Mental Health Day 2024, here are 5 small changes you can make to have a healthier mental health practice. World Mental Health Day 2024 Photos and Captions for Instagram: Images, HD Wallpapers and Slogans To Share Awareness About Mental Health.

1. Take Time To Do Nothing

While many people focus on spending time doing activities that make them happy, it is equally important to be comfortable with doing nothing. Truly relaxing your mind and body for a dedicated amount of time is crucial.

2. Sleep Is the Best Medicine

Sleeping right allows your body to rest and also works wonders for your mental health. Finding a routine that helps you get a full night’s uninterrupted sleep is a great mental health practice. Depression, Anxiety Cost 12 Billion Workdays Each Year: WHO on World Mental Health Day.

3. Create a Trusted Social Circle

It is crucial to have a trusted social circle with whom you can have important heart-to-heart conversations and feel safe sharing your emotional journey.

4. Journal Everyday

While talking to people about your emotional journey is important, having an honest account for yourself is also extremely helpful. Maintaining a daily journal is, therefore, a smart and simple way to build a healthier understanding of one’s mental health.

5. Eat Mindfully

What you eat impacts your physical health and can also affect your emotional and mental health. So choose cleaner and healthier options whenever possible, and most importantly, always stay hydrated!

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We hope that these tips and tricks help you have better mental health practices. The celebration of World Mental Health Day is focused on encouraging these practices, among other things. This observance also helps people to raise awareness about the resources that one can access to seek help with their mental health struggles.

Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Helpline Numbers:

Tele Manas (Ministry of Health) – 14416 or 1800 891 4416; NIMHANS – + 91 80 26995000 /5100 /5200 /5300 /5400; Peak Mind – 080-456 87786; Vandrevala Foundation – 9999 666 555; Arpita Suicide Prevention Helpline – 080-23655557; iCALL – 022-25521111 and 9152987821; COOJ Mental Health Foundation (COOJ) – 0832-2252525.

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