{"id":293,"date":"2021-10-12T07:00:15","date_gmt":"2021-10-12T14:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/mental-health-literacy\/?p=293"},"modified":"2021-10-11T23:12:58","modified_gmt":"2021-10-12T06:12:58","slug":"mental-health-day-and-mental-health-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/mental-health-literacy\/2021\/10\/12\/mental-health-day-and-mental-health-awareness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health Day and Mental Health Awareness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s October: Mental Health Day and Mental Health Awareness Month!\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

World Mental Health Day<\/strong> was first recognized October 10th, 1992.\u00a0 \u00a0 World Mental Health Day started by the World Health Organization to increase awareness and decrease stigma.\u00a0 Now it is about more than advocacy.\u00a0 It is an opportunity to empower people on a global scale to look after their own mental health and provide support to others.\u00a0 This year’s theme is ‘Mental health care for all: let\u2019s make it a reality’.\u00a0 In BC have access to free community services like the Foundry, Crisis Centre and more<\/a>.\u00a0 However, there are still gaps in care despite the universal nature and the magnitude of mental ill health, the gap between demand for mental health services and supply remains substantial.\u00a0 The serious gaps that still exist in mental health care are a result of chronic under-investment over many decades in mental health promotion, prevention and care.\u00a0 Stigma, discrimination and human rights abuses of people with mental health conditions remain widespread. On average, countries spend just 2% of their national health budgets on mental health. <\/em>However, there is good news too!\u00a0Some of the most common mental health conditions, depression and anxiety, can be treated with talking therapies, medication, or a combination of these. For every US$ 1 invested in scaled-up treatment for depression and anxiety, there is a return of US$ 5.\u00a0 For every US$ 1 invested in evidence-based treatment for [substance] dependence, there is a return of up to US$ 7 in reduced crime and criminal justice costs <\/em>(World Health Organization<\/a>). <\/em><\/p>\n

In our district, we are working to build knowledge, strengthen community and reducing barriers for accessing support with: youth and staff driven Mental Health and Wellness Councils, DSAC, Mental Health Literacy embedded in PHE curriculum, a Mental Health Literacy Team and more.\u00a0 If you would like more information, click the link to see a two minute video to see introduction videos to some of our Mental Health Team’s favourite blitzes.\u00a0 \u00a0If you want to see more check out our full list of blitzes from the drop down menu!<\/p>\n

Healthy Relationships<\/a><\/p>\n

Mental Health Literacy<\/a><\/p>\n

Importance of Play<\/a><\/p>\n

Gratitude<\/a><\/p>\n

Mental Health and Covid<\/a><\/p>\n

For more resources check out printables for your classroom<\/a>, teacher resources<\/a>, parents\/guardian resources<\/a> and student resources<\/a>.\u00a0 If you have suggestions of helpful resources, and topics to explore for future posts let us know below in the comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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