Prioritizing mental health in the workplace is vital as stress, anxiety, and depression impact global productivity and employee well-being. With 1 in 5 people worldwide experiencing mental health issues, businesses must foster psychosocial environments and address stigma for a healthier, more inclusive workforce.


World Mental Health Day is marked on 10 October every year and has a theme for the year 2024 which is "It's Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace." The theme makes acute sense for businesses to promote psychosocial working environments, as the pressures of a stressful, anxious, and depressed workplace grow increasingly exasperating amid the mounting demands from employers against employees.

Facts and Context

According to WHO's prediction, almost 1 in 4 people in the world will face some mental health condition at some point in their lives; therefore, the challenge indeed cuts across people very broadly. In India, about 60 to 70 million population are suffering from common mental disorders that are worsened and even caused by stigma and lack of care. The economic costs of not treating mental health in the workplace are enormous, with depression and anxiety costing the global economy an estimated $1 trillion in lost productivity per year.



Importance of World Mental Health Day

This observance forms an important platform for garnering attention on mental health issues and organizing efforts to improve the care for such matters across the world. Common events organized are education seminars, screening for mental health problems, and campaigns to reduce stigma and openly discuss mental health.


In 2024, the initiative will focus on workplace mental health, engaging employers, employees, and stakeholders in creating supportive environments with mental wellness being a core component of organizational culture.

Addressing mental health in the workplace is no longer an option but a necessity. The 2024 theme emphasizes the importance of creating environments that support employee well-being, reduce stigma, and encourage open conversations. Prioritizing mental health enhances productivity, and employee satisfaction, and contributes to overall organizational success.


Theme for this year's Mental health day

World Mental Health Day is marked on 10 October every year and has a theme for the year 2024 which is "It's Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace.



Ministry of education workshop-

On the occasion of this "World mental health day" Ministry of Education is organising a national online workshop for students of class 6th to 12th with focus on two key themes : Mental health and cyber security.  The workshop will be held between 3-4 pm on 10.10.2024





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