Thread by @WHO

It's #WorldMentalHealthDay!

-Close to 1 billion people have a mental disorder
-Depression is a leading cause of illness & disability
-1 person dies every 40 seconds from suicide
-3 million people die every year due to harmful use of 🍻

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It's #WorldMentalHealthDay! DYK:

-Few people around the world have access to quality #mentalhealth care

-Stigma, discrimination & human rights abuses of people with mental health conditions remain widespread

We must #MoveForMentalHealth! Let's invest!

Poor #mentalhealth is the leading cause of disability in young people, and accounts for a large proportion of disease during adolescence.

#Suicide is the third leading cause of death in 15-19-year-olds.

Let's #MoveForMentalHealth! Let's invest!

Poor #mentalhealth has an impact on risk-taking behaviour in young people, including:
❌self-harm
❌use of tobacco, alcohol & drugs
❌risky sexual behaviours
❌exposure to violence

We must #MoveForMentalHealth and invest in quality health care services!

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It's #WorldMentalHealthDay

DYK: Depression and anxiety alone cost the global economy US$ 1 trillion each year.

On average, countries spend less than 2% of their national health budgets on #mentalhealth.

It's time to #MoveForMentalHealth and invest!

Development assistance for #mentalhealth has never exceeded 1% of total development assistance for health.

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, let's invest and #MoveForMentalHealth!

#MentalHealth conditions can be treated, yet in some countries there are very few psychiatrists.

#MoveForMentalHealth, let's invest in quality health care services!

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Health systems haven't yet adequately responded to the burden of mental disorders. In low- & middle-income countries, more than 75% of people with mental health conditions receive no treatment for their condition at all.

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There is a lot we can do for our mental well-being:
🔹 generalist #healthworkers can be trained to provide #mentalhealth care
🔹 regular health checks of people with severe mental disorders can prevent premature death

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DYK: the quality of life of people living with conditions such as autism and dementia can be greatly improved when their caregivers receive appropriate training.

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#COVID19 has increased demand for #mentalhealth services.
Bereavement
Isolation
Loss of income & fear
are triggering mental health conditions or exacerbating existing ones.
Many people may be facing increased levels of alcohol & drug use, insomnia & anxiety.
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#COVID19 is disrupting or has halted critical #mentalhealth services in most countries according to new WHO survey while the demand for mental health is increasing. bit.ly/2F16EVd

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The new survey of 130 countries provides the first global data showing the devastating impact of #COVID19 on access to #mentalhealth services and underscores the urgent need for increased funding.

👉 bit.ly/2F16EVd

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130 countries reported widespread disruptions to #mentalhealth services due to #COVID19:
>60% for vulnerable people
67% to counseling & psychotherapy
35% to emergency interventions
30% to access for medications
3/4 to 🏫 & workplace services

More:
bit.ly/2F16EVd

Whether it is walking, dancing, yoga or gardening - regular physical activity can improve your mental well-being.

Show us how you #MoveForMentalhealth!

Join our challenge and share your video 📽️ bit.ly/36B9n2Z   

Looking after your #MentalHealth is vital!

@WHO evidence-based guide on managing stress is for anyone experiencing stress 🤯, facing uncertainty 😟 or worrying about the future 🤔:
bit.ly/WHOStressManag…

How do you cope with the stress?
What's your #MoveForMentalHealth?

Feeling stressed?
New @WHO guide that provides techniques to help you cope with stress is now available on @WhatsApp

Check it here:
👉 bit.ly/WHOStressManag…

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