World Mental Health Day is observed every year on October 10th. The World Federation for Mental Health established the date in 1992 to raise global awareness about mental health issues and mobilize efforts in support of mental health.

Many of us may have noticed that this year has been particularly challenging. From global politics to healthcare to the economy the world is experiencing higher stress.

We join the mental health community in bringing awareness in addressing mental health as part of Global Health Day.

On World Mental Health Day we raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and educate the community that individuals with traumatic brain injuries are affected with mental health conditions at an alarming high rate due to brain trauma.

This day provides an opportunity for stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide.

In the United States the impact goes beyond individuals, touching workplaces, schools and communities. For instance consider the below statistics.

1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year.

1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year.

1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year.

50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among people aged 10-14.

Plus One Foundation joins the community in providing programming and awareness in mental health.