Established in 1992 by the World Federationof Mental Health, World Mental Health Day is celebrated annually on October 10. This year’s theme “It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health inthe Workplace” highlights the vital connection between mental health and work.
The theme underscores the critical importance of mental health inprofessional settings and reminds us that discrimination, stigma, harassment, and poor working conditions can pose significant risks to mental health and overall quality of lifeas well as to productivity at work.
Let us be mindful of those who work among us and for us, respecting their dignity and appreciating their service.
Establecido en 1992 por la Federación Mundial de Salud Mental, el Día Mundial de la Salud Mental se celebra anualmente el 10 de octubre. El tema de este año, «Es hora de dar prioridad a la salud mental en el lugar de trabajo», pone de relieve la conexión vital entre la salud mental y el trabajo.
El tema subraya la importancia crítica de la salud mental en los entornos profesionales y nos recuerda que la discriminación, la estigmatización, el acoso y las malas condiciones de trabajo pueden plantear riesgos significativos para la salud mental y la calidad de vida en general, así como para la productividad en el trabajo.
Tengamos presentes a quienes trabajan entre nosotros y para nosotros, respetando su dignidad y apreciando su servicio.
On this feast of St. Francis of Assisi, let us pray his prayer of peace for all affected by the violence, displacement and death of people and destruction of land and property as a result of the wars throughout the region.
This year’s theme is Engaging Youth to Create a Better Urban future. Recognizing that our world is becoming increasingly urbanized as young people flock to cities, this theme is a call to action to the next generation to rise to the challenge of addressing some of the serious problems facing today’s society.
The day also aims to mobilize the wider community to address difficulties faced by older people in today’s world.
Prayers for the Sick, Resources from the Wisdom Circles, Items of Interest, Important Dates, Women in Canadian History and a delicious Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff recipe are among the many topics covered in our latest issue.
The day also honors the dignity, resilience and strength of survivors and intergenerational survivors, acknowledging the pain and suffering endured over the years.
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