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Mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression and substance use disorder can affect anyone, anywhere. World Mental Health Day on October 10th is a chance to support others, focus on your own wellbeing or learn about various mental health topics. When you prioritize your mental health, you can better manage stress and improve your overall quality of life.

This year, the theme is "Mental Health at Work". On the World Health Organization's website, they mentioned this about this years theme, "This World Mental Health Day, WHO is uniting with partners to highlight the vital connection between mental health and work. Safe, healthy working environments can act as a protective factor for mental health. Unhealthy conditions including stigma, discrimination, and exposure to risks like harassment and other poor working conditions, can pose significant risks, affecting mental health, overall quality of life and consequently participation or productivity at work. With 60% of the global population in work, urgent action is needed to ensure work prevents risks to mental health and protects and supports mental health at work". https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day

Some activities you can do today (and everyday) to better support your own mental health could include practicing self-care, spending time with loved ones, journaling, getting some extra sleep, talking about mental health, enjoying the outdoors, cuddling with your pet, indulging in a special treat, or having fun with your hobbies!