World Mental Health Day 2022

Words: Matt Wragg In my head I think of these pieces as my annual mental health columns. With that kind of timeline I usually spend some time trying to ...

On those better days I know that I need to keep going, because the evidence of recent years shows me that if I can keep learning more to deepen my understanding of how my brain works, then maybe, just maybe, the real happier days are yet to come. I don’t know how I am going to feel about it or how to explain it to anyone else. The one thing I am sure of is that when I try to explain this to people and they say, “Oh, you have light autism”, that does not feel right. Reading a little, I guess I would probably fall into what used to be called the Aspergers camp, although I also identify with many of the traits that would once have been codified as Pervasive Development Disorder, today I believe it is snappily referred to as Pathologic Demand Avoidance. For the past few years that has happened naturally - my first was a year out from my nervous breakdown, so I had enough time to get through the worst of it and attempt to offer some hope from the other side. With that kind of timeline I usually spend some time trying to shape my thoughts into something that makes sense - a beginning, middle and end.

'Mental health issues span a vast array of areas, including stress and anxiety, chronic depression, psychosis, PTSD, and drug and alcohol abuse. A one-size-fits ...

Without going through this process, companies need to accept that any support they offer may not be fit for purpose, and the mental wellbeing of their staff may well suffer." They need to ask employees what they might be struggling with and what help they need. Companies need to understand their particular workforce demographic, their mental resilience, and what mental health risks they face. Businesses need to get on the front foot and be proactive." "It is very positive that support for mental health is becoming more widespread, but it's vital that it's good quality support. A one-size-fits-all approach to offering support isn't good enough, people need specialist support if they're really going to be helped," Husbands explained.

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Therefore, it is pertinent to know the brain health of newborns as it can improve cognitive performance in adults, and prevent age-related cognitive decline. According to research, a person can stop smoking and keep a healthy weight, which can reduce the risk of cancer. Eating a small number of walnuts every day can reduce the level of bad cholesterol which can result in reducing the level of stress. They are also linked to a reduction in obesity and diabetes. Walnuts can also reduce the risk of dementia. It can help in cognitive function and memory in groups as it can involve a high risk for age-related cognitive impairment.

On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, let's take a look at expert suggested asanas to keep mental health issues at bay.

Formation of the posture: Start in Vajrasana, interlace your palms, place your elbows on the floor in a triangle, place the crown of the head in front of your palms, and let your palms support the back of your head. Put your palms on the floor on either side of your head and rotate your arms at the shoulders. Formation of the Posture: • Lay on your back. Formation of the posture Kneel on the mat and sit on your heels. Press your palms into the ground to lift your legs and place them behind your head. You can use your hands to support your back to the extent that is comfortable. Your pelvis should rest on your heels. Place your forehead on the floor. Lift and place your left foot on your right thigh. Put your hands on your knees. Formation of the posture: Draw in your abdominals and ease your shoulders down and back as you stand tall with your big toes touching and your heels pressed together. Support your right foot with your palms and bring it as close to your groin as possible.

World Mental Health Day 2022 on 10 October is a chance to "rekindle our efforts and improve mental health" according to the World Health Organization.

[Policy Brief](https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240057944) co-authored with the International Labour Organization, should be the go-to resource for any employer looking to enhance their approach to supporting workplace mental health. [end is in sight](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/14/end-of-covid-pandemic-in-sight-says-world-health-organization)’ for the pandemic. [costing the global economy approximately $1 trillion every year](https://www.who.int/teams/mental-health-and-substance-use/mental-health-in-the-workplace) in lost productivity. One such guideline recommended the use of manager training for helping to protect mental health at work. [Learn more](https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/09/workplaces-effectively-support-mental-health/) about the WHO's guidelines for supporting mental health at work. Shobana Kamineni, Executive Vice-Chairperson of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited emphasises the need to embed technology into healthcare to ease pressures. Despite how widespread mental health problems are, services, skills and funding for this global health issue “remain in short supply, and fall far below what is needed, especially in low and middle-income countries”, according to the WHO. [Dévora Kestel](https://www.weforum.org/agenda/authors/devora-kestel), Director of the Department of Mental Health and Substance Use at the Forum, [Shyam Bishen](https://www.weforum.org/agenda/authors/shyam-bishen), Head of Health and Healthcare at the Forum and [Miranda Wolpert](https://www.weforum.org/agenda/authors/miranda-wolpert), Director of Mental Health at the Wellcome Trust explore how employers can support workers' mental health. In some countries, they are also more likely to suffer human rights violations, discrimination and stigma. [Susanne Andreae](https://www.weforum.org/agenda/authors/susanne-andreae), Head of Health and Healthcare Industry at the Forum and [Melissa Betheil](https://www.weforum.org/agenda/authors/melissa-betheil), Partner Engagement Lead of Health and Healthcare at the Forum share insights from healthcare CEOs on how to make wellbeing a priority. [Find out more](https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/10/what-is-world-mental-health-day/) about World Mental Health Day 2022. [rekindle our efforts to protect and improve mental health](https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day/2022),” says the World Health Organization (WHO).

News-Medical speaks to Prof. Charlotte Hanlon, psychiatrist and researcher, about her work within the field of Global Mental Health and the importance of ...

I led the first service trial in a low-income African country for people with severe mental health conditions, showing that primary care workers could deliver mental health care as safely and effectively as mental health professionals ( [https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(21)00384-9/fulltext](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(21)00384-9/fulltext)). Current projects include HOPE, an NIHR global health research group on homelessness and severe mental illness (co-PI with Professor Atalay Alem), SCOPE, a Wellcome Trust-funded study of the context of psychosis in Ethiopia to inform outcomes (PI), PROMISE, a Wellcome Trust-funded study on improving detection and care for people with psychosis in Malawi (PI Professor Stephen Lawrie), and PRIZE, an MRC-funded project to pilot a peer support intervention for people with psychosis in South Africa (co-PIs Dr. We've got a really exciting new project (HOPE) that is working in the area of homelessness and severe mental illness, which is a very visible problem in every country of the world, and yet still manages to be overlooked in terms of response. In HOPE, we'll be working in Ghana, Ethiopia, and Kenya with a diverse group of people, including mental health service user associations, policymakers or collaborators, and the WHO. I think seeing people supported and able to live in the community, a “rubbing of shoulders” with everybody else, is perhaps one of the key things that can help reduce stigma. There are many contributors, but I think a big contribution comes from inadequacies in providing health and social care to people with mental health conditions. The focus that we have is on shifting that center of gravity to our low and middle-income country partners because we very much recognize that global mental health needs to have really strong leadership from the global south. Because when people can access care in a timely way that meets their needs and enables them to recover, the general public can see that, and that's an extremely potent antidote to stigma. So in Ethiopia, we are doing some work with our mental health service user association, and we've got some new funds to co-develop some interventions around raising awareness and reducing stigma. A key obstacle that we face in Ethiopia, which is also a factor in many other countries, is that mental health goes hand-in-hand with poverty. So in that sense, there's quite a lot of momentum and a much stronger platform for change. That tends to involve the co-development, testing, and implementation of different sorts of psychological interventions, service models, and health systems strengthening approaches.

News and Press Release in English on World and 4 other countries about Protection and Human Rights; published on 10 Oct 2022 by Trócaire.

Immaculee began to abuse drugs to try and block out the pain of what had happened to her. “There are so many cases of violence against women in this village,” said Katembo Bernard who volunteers at the listening point. This ‘listening point’ provides a safe space for survivors of violence to seek support. It took over three years of hard work to build trust and understanding through group activities, meetings and mediation. With Trócaire and ECAP’s help, 15 women survivors fought for justice at the highest court of Guatemala. The playground uses colourful materials to help children feel safe and relaxed, so they can escape the hardships of daily life in the refugee camps and have fun with other children. Yet a small hut in a remote village in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a lifeline to many women who are affected by violence here. These supports can make a huge difference for survivors as they seek recovery, healing and justice. In many of the countries that Trócaire works in, people are severely affected by trauma because of these types of incidents. Trócaire’s local partner SAWA is providing Maya and her community with this ‘Safe Haven’ centre where children can play in the playground, do art and attend classes. During the 36-year-long Guatemalan civil war (1960 – 1996), indigenous women were systematically raped and enslaved by the military. Learn how we support children in conflict zones, women affected by sexual violence, and other projects that help people recover from trauma and violence.

Over the years, music has provided an outlet for Latin musicians to address mental health issues through their songs. For example, Puerto Rican rapper ...

“When I fall into depression, I tell my problems to the window of the plan/ Stress has me sick, I haven’t slept in 10 years,” he sings. Kaponi’s “Resistencia” takes listeners on a journey about his life in prison and the depression he suffered behind bars. Writing the personal track was “therapeutic,” he previously The song is an up-tempo, feel-good alternative track that speaks about enjoying the simple things in life. Bad Bunny released his empowering anthem “Estamos Bien” with a special message on social media: “Many times we’re sad and we don’t know why and it’s simply because we forget about the simple things in life. Bad Bunny’s 2018 “Estamos Bien,” on the other hand, is about putting your mental health first.

10 October 2022. NNC logo with Latest news banner. In Northamptonshire, around 60 people take their own life each year. North Northamptonshire's prevalence ...

The strategy has been led by Suicide Prevention Steering Group and put together with the support of a wide range of partners and relevant organisations. The Northamptonshire Suicide Prevention Strategy 2022-25 documents local partners’ approach to reducing suicide and self-harm across the county. Suicide is a tragedy not only for the person lost, but particularly for those left behind.