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<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\nOctober 10, 2026, is World Mental Health Day, and this year\u2019s theme is:\u201cLived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change\u201d<\/p>\n
World Mental Health Day was first observed on October 10, 1992, as an initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH). <\/p>\n
Its original purpose was to promote mental-health advocacy and educate the public about mental-health issues.This year\u2019s theme puts the voices of people with lived experience at the center. It emphasizes that people who have experienced mental-health challenges should not simply be asked to tell their stories\u2014they should have a meaningful role in shaping mental-health policies, services and decisions.<\/p>\n
The World Health Organization (WHO) is also highlighting the importance of moving toward community-based, person-centered mental-health care and ensuring that people with lived experience have a real voice in that process.<\/p>\n
So mark your calendar:October 10, 2026World Mental Health Day\u201cLived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change\u201dLet\u2019s make sure those who have lived it are not only heard, but are part of creating the change.Mental Health Advocates UnitedBipolar Bandit<\/p>\n
How to get Involved:<\/p>\n
Contact legislators and ask them to acknowledge it in some way. <\/p>\n
Let us know what you are goung to do<\/p>\n
Share your ideas in your social media circles<\/p>\n
Start a petition <\/p>\n
Write a blog about it<\/p>\n
Post that day about it<\/p>\n
Share info with social media influencers that will pass on info<\/p>\n
Write your media. <\/p>\n
If you\u2019d like to share your ideas or would like us to support you in some way contact Michelle at bipolarbandit@gmail.com <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n