world mental health day 2019

1. World mental health day 2019
Dr.arif siddiqui
Gsvm medical college
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2. Introduction
Health: is defined as a state of complete
physical, mental and social well being and not
merely the absence of disease and infirmity.
Mental health : is a state of well- being in
which an individual realizes his or her own
abilities, can cope with normal stress of life,
can work productively and is able to make a
contribution to his or her community.
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3. Causes of Mental ill-health
 Organic conditions
Mental illnesses may have their origin in
organic conditions such as cerebral
arteriosclerosis, neoplasms, metabolic
diseases, neurological diseases, endocrine
diseases and chronic diseases such as
tuberculosis, leprosy etc.
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4.  Heredity
- Heredity may be an important factor in some
cases
 Social pathological causes
-To produce any disease, there must be a
combination of genetic and environmental
factors.The social environment not only
determines the individual’s attitudes but also
provides the framework within which mental
health is formulated.
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5.  World Mental Health Day History. World
Mental Health Day was observed for the first
time on 10 October 1992. It was started as an
annual activity of the World Federation
for Mental Health by the Deputy Secretary
General Richard Hunter.The day is officially
commemorated every year on October 10th.
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6.  World Mental Health Day, on 10 October in
year 2019 is a day for us to unite in our efforts
to improve the mental health of people
around the world.We will begin our efforts to
raise awareness of the scale of suicide around
the world and the role that each of us can
play to help in preventing it.
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7.  The highest rates of suicide worldwide are currently
Lithuania (31.9 suicides per 100 000 population), Russia (31
per 100 000 population), Guyana (29.2 per 100 000 population),
South Korea (26.9 per 100 000 population) and Belarus (26.2 per
100 000 population). The lowest rates are reported in the
Caribbean in Barbados (0.8 suicides per 100 000 population)
and Barbuda (0.5 suicides per 100 000 population) (World
Population Review 2019).
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8.  According to the World Health Organization, over 800,000 people
die by suicide every year. While suicide is considered a serious
problem in high income countries and the tenth leading cause of
death in the US (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
2017), it is also the fifth leading cause of death in China and 79%
of suicide occurs in low and medium income countries.
 According toWHO data, the age standardized suicide rate in India is
16.4 per 100,000 for women (6th highest in the world) and 25.8 for men
(ranking 22nd)
 India has the highest suicide rate in the South-East Asian region,
according to the World Health Organization’s latest report.
 More than 50 per cent of the suicides globally were committed by
people younger than 45 years, read the report. Also, it added, 90 per
cent of the adolescents who kill themselves are from low- and middle-
income countries.
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9.  A day for “40 seconds of action”
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10.  efforts will continue throughout the following
month, until 10 October. Every 40 seconds
someone loses their life to suicide
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11. Objectives
 improve awareness of the significance of
suicide as a global public health problem.
 improve knowledge of what can be done to
prevent suicide.
 reduce the stigma associated with suicide.
 and let people who are struggling know that
they are not alone.
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12. W.H.O. says
 Everyone can take part in whichever way
makes most sense.Your activity may be
private, for example, initiating a conversation
with someone you are worried about or
sharing a message of hope with someone
who is struggling; or it may be public, for
example posting a video message for local or
national authorities about action you would
like them to take on this issue.
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13. Suicide and mental illness
What do we know
 Adolescents at increased risk of suicide have increased
suicidal ideation, anxiety, agitation and sleep
disturbance, difficulty with adapting to new situations,
associated alcohol and drug use, peer victimization and
increased prevalence of sexual and physical trauma
(King et al. in press).
 This highlights the need for collaboration among policy
makers, schools, housing and healthcare providers to
develop a holistic approach to identify and respond to
suicidal ideation in the adolescent population.
 Education about the safe use of social media and
protection of the young from cyberbullying and
exposure to inappropriate and inaccurate advice is of
increasing importance.
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14. THE WARNING SIGNS OF SUICIDE
Other common warning signs include:
 Becoming depressed or withdrawn
 Behaving recklessly
 Getting affairs in order and giving away valued possessions
 Showing a marked change in behavior, attitudes or appearance
 Abusing drugs or alcohol
 Suffering a major loss or life change
The following list gives more examples, all of which can be signs that somebody is contemplating suicide. Of course, in most
cases these situations do not lead to suicide. But, generally, the more signs a person displays, the higher the risk of suicide.
Situations
 Family history of suicide or violence
 Sexual or physical abuse
 Death of a close friend or family member
 Divorce or separation, ending a relationship
 Failing academic performance, impending exams, exam results
 Job loss, problems at work
 Impending legal action
 Recent imprisonment or upcoming release
Behaviors
 Crying
 Fighting
 Breaking the law
 Impulsiveness
 Self-mutilation
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15.  Writing about death and suicide
 Previous suicidal behavior
 Extremes of behavior
 Changes in behavior
Physical Changes
 Lack of energy
 Disturbed sleep patterns—sleeping too much
or too little
 Loss of appetite
 Sudden weight gain or loss
 Increase in minor illnesses
 Change of sexual interest
 Sudden change in appearance
 Lack of interest in appearance
Thoughts and Emotions
 Thoughts of suicide
 Loneliness—lack of support from family and
friends
 Rejection, feeling marginalized
 Deep sadness or guilt
 Unable to see beyond a narrow focus
 Daydreaming
 Anxiety and stress
 Helplessness
 Loss of self-worth
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16.  The toolkit provides step-by-step guidance
according to the following key areas.
 Initial preparation
 Begin the conversation at the first meeting
 Create a community action plan
 Ongoing mobilization of the media
 Monitor and evaluate the community action plan
 Community feedback meeting.
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18. Here are some ideas
 If you are struggling, take 40 seconds to kick-
start a conversation with someone you trust
about how you are feeling.
 If you know someone who has lost a loved
one to suicide, take 40 seconds to start a
conversation and ask them how they are
doing.
 If you work in media, highlight the 40-second
statistic in interviews, articles and blogposts.
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19. Cont…
 If you work in the arts or on digital platforms,
interrupt your production or broadcast to
transmit a 40-second message about mental
health or preventing suicide.
 If you are an employer or manager, take 40
seconds to formulate a positive message of
support to your employees about resources
available to them in the workplace or local
community in times of mental distress.
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20. Cont…
 If you want your leaders to hear your request for
action, record a 40-second audio clip or video
telling them the action you want them to take on
suicide prevention and mental health.
 If you have a platform for communicating with a
large audience (social media, television, radio),
provide 40-second slots for sharing mental
health stories and messages.
 If you hold political office, communicate publicly
about action you are taking to promote mental
health and prevent suicide, highlighting the 40-
second statistic.
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21. World mental health day themes
of different years
 2018 :Young people and mental health in a
changing world
 2017 : Mental health in the workplace
 2016 :Psychological First Aid
 2015 :Dignity in Mental Health
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