World Mental Health Day - Revision history

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	2022 marked 30 years of the World Mental Health Day which was first observed on October 10, 1992, by the World Federation for Mental Health, initially without a specific theme and just with the aim for advocacy and educating people. The 2025 theme is listed below along with the previous observations that became the relevant themes:		2022 marked 30 years of the World Mental Health Day which was first observed on October 10, 1992, by the World Federation for Mental Health, initially without a specific theme and just with the aim for advocacy and educating people. The 2025 theme is listed below along with the previous observations that became the relevant themes:

−	* ~~2024~~ World Mental Health Day - [https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/world-mental-health-day#:~:text=World%20Mental%20Health%20Day%20takes,health%20in%20catastrophes%20and%20emergencies'. access to services - mental health in catastrophes and emergencies]	+	* 2025 World Mental Health Day - [https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/world-mental-health-day#:~:text=World%20Mental%20Health%20Day%20takes,health%20in%20catastrophes%20and%20emergencies'. access to services - mental health in catastrophes and emergencies]
	* 2024 World Mental Health Day - [https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day/2024 Mental Health at Work]		* 2024 World Mental Health Day - [https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day/2024 Mental Health at Work]
	* 2023 World Mental Health Day - [https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day/2023 Mental health is a universal human right]		* 2023 World Mental Health Day - [https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day/2023 Mental health is a universal human right]

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	* Tackling mental health issues in construction		* Tackling mental health issues in construction
	* Tackling mental health - 6 point plan		* Tackling mental health - 6 point plan
−	* Understanding Mental Health in the Built Environment	+	* Understanding Mental Health in the Built Environment 2025

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	= Annual observance =		= Annual observance =
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	= The construction industry =		= The construction industry =

−	HSE’s statistics showed that in 2021/2022, 822,000 workers suffered from stress, depression and anxiety, with construction industry research showing 1 in 4 construction workers contemplating suicide, and male site workers being three times more likely to die by suicide than the average male in the UK. In ~~2025~~ CIOB's Understanding Mental Health in the Built Environment report found 94% experienced stress and 83% anxiety, linked to heavy workloads, poor communication, and tight deadlines.	+	HSE’s statistics showed that in 2021/2022, 822,000 workers suffered from stress, depression and anxiety, with construction industry research showing 1 in 4 construction workers contemplating suicide, and male site workers being three times more likely to die by suicide than the average male in the UK. In 2022 CIOB's Understanding Mental Health in the Built Environment report found 94% experienced stress and 83% anxiety, linked to heavy workloads, poor communication, and tight deadlines. In 2025 over a quarter (26%) stating they had suicidal thoughts and only 56% saying their business had a policy in place for mental health ( Understanding Mental Health in the Built Environment 2025 ).

	Stigma and discrimination continue to be a barrier to social inclusion and access to care, particularly in the construction industry. Increasing awareness about preventive mental health interventions and events around World Mental Health Day is an opportunity to act collectively. It is a chance to talk about mental health in general, the need to look after it, the importance of talking about things and getting help when struggling.		Stigma and discrimination continue to be a barrier to social inclusion and access to care, particularly in the construction industry. Increasing awareness about preventive mental health interventions and events around World Mental Health Day is an opportunity to act collectively. It is a chance to talk about mental health in general, the need to look after it, the importance of talking about things and getting help when struggling.

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	= Annual observance =		= Annual observance =

−	The World Health Organisation (WHO) recognises World Mental Health Day on 10 October every year.	+	The [https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day World Health Organisation (WHO) recognises World Mental Health Day on 10 October] every year. The [https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/world-mental-health-day UK's Mental Health Foundation] and many organisations recognise and use this day as a catalyst for action.

	According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), each year, around 12 billion working days are lost to depression and anxiety. Moreover, the Covid-19 pandemic has caused an increase of 25 per cent in anxiety and depression worldwide.		According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), each year, around 12 billion working days are lost to depression and anxiety. Moreover, the Covid-19 pandemic has caused an increase of 25 per cent in anxiety and depression worldwide.

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	= The construction industry =		= The construction industry =

−	HSE’s statistics ~~show~~ that 822,000 workers suffered from stress, depression and anxiety ~~in 2020/21. In the~~ construction industry research ~~shows that~~ 1 in 4 construction workers ~~contemplate~~ suicide, and male site workers ~~are~~ three times more likely to die by suicide than the average male in the UK.	+	HSE’s statistics showed that in 2021/2022, 822,000 workers suffered from stress, depression and anxiety, with construction industry research showing 1 in 4 construction workers contemplating suicide, and male site workers being three times more likely to die by suicide than the average male in the UK. In 2025 CIOB's Understanding Mental Health in the Built Environment report found 94% experienced stress and 83% anxiety, linked to heavy workloads, poor communication, and tight deadlines.

	Stigma and discrimination continue to be a barrier to social inclusion and access to care, particularly in the construction industry. Increasing awareness about preventive mental health interventions and events around World Mental Health Day is an opportunity to act collectively. It is a chance to talk about mental health in general, the need to look after it, the importance of talking about things and getting help when struggling.		Stigma and discrimination continue to be a barrier to social inclusion and access to care, particularly in the construction industry. Increasing awareness about preventive mental health interventions and events around World Mental Health Day is an opportunity to act collectively. It is a chance to talk about mental health in general, the need to look after it, the importance of talking about things and getting help when struggling.
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	= An anniversary year =		= An anniversary year =

−	2022 ~~marks~~ 30 years of the World Mental Health Day which was first observed on October 10, 1992, by the World Federation for Mental Health, initially without a specific theme and just with the aim for advocacy and educating people the ~~following~~ observations became ~~theme lead~~:	+	2022 marked 30 years of the World Mental Health Day which was first observed on October 10, 1992, by the World Federation for Mental Health, initially without a specific theme and just with the aim for advocacy and educating people. The 2025 theme is listed below along with the previous observations that became the relevant themes:

		+	* 2024 World Mental Health Day - [https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/world-mental-health-day#:~:text=World%20Mental%20Health%20Day%20takes,health%20in%20catastrophes%20and%20emergencies'. access to services - mental health in catastrophes and emergencies]
		+	* 2024 World Mental Health Day - [https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day/2024 Mental Health at Work]
		+	* 2023 World Mental Health Day - [https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day/2023 Mental health is a universal human right]
	* 2022 World Mental Health Day - Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority		* 2022 World Mental Health Day - Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority
	* 2021 World Mental Health Day - Mental health care for all: let’s make it a reality		* 2021 World Mental Health Day - Mental health care for all: let’s make it a reality

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	The World Health Organisation (WHO) recognises World Mental Health Day on 10 October every year.		The World Health Organisation (WHO) recognises World Mental Health Day on 10 October every year.

−	According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), each year, around 12 billion working days are lost to depression and anxiety~~, which costs the global economy around $1 billion~~. Moreover, the Covid-19 pandemic has caused an increase of 25 per cent in anxiety and depression worldwide.	+	According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), each year, around 12 billion working days are lost to depression and anxiety. Moreover, the Covid-19 pandemic has caused an increase of 25 per cent in anxiety and depression worldwide.

	= The construction industry =		= The construction industry =
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	HSE’s statistics show that 822,000 workers suffered from stress, depression and anxiety in 2020/21. In the construction industry research shows that 1 in 4 construction workers contemplate suicide, and male site workers are three times more likely to die by suicide than the average male in the UK.		HSE’s statistics show that 822,000 workers suffered from stress, depression and anxiety in 2020/21. In the construction industry research shows that 1 in 4 construction workers contemplate suicide, and male site workers are three times more likely to die by suicide than the average male in the UK.

−	Stigma and discrimination continue to be barrier to social inclusion~~, diversity~~ and access to care, particularly in the construction industry. Increasing awareness about preventive mental health interventions and events around World Mental Health Day is an opportunity to act collectively. ~~The period~~ is a chance to talk about mental health in general, the need to look after it, the importance of talking about things and getting struggling. Whilst the pandemic has, and continues to, take its toll on mental health, the ability to reconnect through the World Mental Health Day period provides an opportunity to re-kindle efforts to protect and improve mental health.	+	Stigma and discrimination continue to be a barrier to social inclusion and access to care, particularly in the construction industry. Increasing awareness about preventive mental health interventions and events around World Mental Health Day is an opportunity to act collectively. It is a chance to talk about mental health in general, the need to look after it, the importance of talking about things and getting help when struggling.

−	For more information on construction industry specific topics ~~visit our page~~ Mental health in the construction industry.	+	For more information on construction industry specific topics see: Mental health in the construction industry.

	= An anniversary year =		= An anniversary year =
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	* Understanding Mental Health in the Built Environment		* Understanding Mental Health in the Built Environment

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	= An anniversary year =		= An anniversary year =

−	2022 marks 30 years of the World Mental Health Day which was first observed on October 10, 1992, by the World Federation for Mental Health, initially without a specific theme and just with the aim for advocacy and educating people the following observations became theme ~~led~~:	+	2022 marks 30 years of the World Mental Health Day which was first observed on October 10, 1992, by the World Federation for Mental Health, initially without a specific theme and just with the aim for advocacy and educating people the following observations became theme lead:

	* 2022 World Mental Health Day - Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority		* 2022 World Mental Health Day - Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority

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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

−	Emotional distress	+	* 37% of SMEs suffer mental health problems due to pay issues
−		+	* Construction leadership for mental health
−	~~Psychosocial disability~~	+	* COVID-19 and mental health within construction firms
−		+	* Economic upturn masks mental health crisis in 2021
−	Mental health in the construction industry	+	* Emotional distress
		+	* Empowering the construction industry to take action on mental health
		+	* Mental health awareness week
		+	* Mental health in the construction industry
		+	* Mental health first aid
		+	* Mental health and wellbeing
		+	* Psychosocial disability
		+	* Tackling mental health issues in construction
		+	* Tackling mental health - 6 point plan
		+	* Understanding Mental Health in the Built Environment

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	Stigma and discrimination continue to be barrier to social inclusion, diversity and access to care, particularly in the construction industry. Increasing awareness about preventive mental health interventions and events around World Mental Health Day is an opportunity to act collectively. The period is a chance to talk about mental health in general, the need to look after it, the importance of talking about things and getting struggling. Whilst the pandemic has, and continues to, take its toll on mental health, the ability to reconnect through the World Mental Health Day period provides an opportunity to re-kindle efforts to protect and improve mental health.		Stigma and discrimination continue to be barrier to social inclusion, diversity and access to care, particularly in the construction industry. Increasing awareness about preventive mental health interventions and events around World Mental Health Day is an opportunity to act collectively. The period is a chance to talk about mental health in general, the need to look after it, the importance of talking about things and getting struggling. Whilst the pandemic has, and continues to, take its toll on mental health, the ability to reconnect through the World Mental Health Day period provides an opportunity to re-kindle efforts to protect and improve mental health.

−	For more information ~~and~~ specific ~~topic~~ visit our page Mental health in the construction industry.	+	For more information on construction industry specific topics visit our page Mental health in the construction industry.

	= An anniversary year =		= An anniversary year =

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