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October 10·Every year

World Mental Health Day

WHO-supported since 1992. Mental health conditions affect 1 in 4 people globally; stigma remains the biggest barrier to treatment in most countries.

Category: Awareness
Observed in: United StatesofficialUnited KingdomofficialAustraliaofficialCanadaofficialIndiaofficialJapanofficial

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