‘You Are Not ‘Alone’—Inspiring quotes for World Mental Health Day!
October 10: World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day, observed annually on October 10th, is an important global event dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues, promoting mental well-being, and advocating for better mental health services. This day aims to increase understanding, dispel misconceptions, and encourage mental wellness support. Established by the World Federation for Mental Health in 1992, this day serves as a reminder of the significance of mental health in our lives and the need to address the stigma surrounding mental health disorders.
Maintaining good mental health is crucial for fostering positive thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in everyday life. Factors such as trauma, stress, and social pressure can contribute to conditions like anxiety and depression.
World Mental Health Day 2024: Quotes
- “The only journey is the journey within.” Rainer Maria Rilke
- “The more you care for your mental health, the more you realize how unnecessary and superficial other things are.” – Maxime Lagacé
- “Self-care is how you take your power back.” – Lalah Delia
- “What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation.” – Glenn Close
- “To enjoy the glow of good health, you must exercise.” – Gene Tunney
- “Mental health is not just the absence of mental illness. It’s not just the absence of pain. It’s emotional, physical, and social well-being.” – Meghan McCain
- “You don’t have to be positive all the time. It’s perfectly okay to feel sad, angry, annoyed, frustrated, scared, or anxious. Having feelings doesn’t make you a ‘negative person.’ It makes you human.”– Lori Deschene
- “The strongest people are those who win battles we know nothing about.” – Jonathan Harnisch
- “Your mental health is a priority. Your happiness is essential. Your self-care is a necessity.” – Melody Beattie
- “You don’t have to control your thoughts; you just have to stop letting them control you.” – Dan Millman