Plus Value Awareness support this annual event.
Explore below the discover information, features and showcase projects
This online special is available throughout October
Original content
New blog
for this year's event
Blog: Mental health is not for dehumanising
An insight on not to demonise a person with hidden differences when experencing mental health
Support statement from Keith Mckenzie, Project Director
Regardless of the hidden differences, a person lives with, everyone should be able to access Mental Health without boundaries and rejection.
Through my observations, if you live with certain difficulties in specific places you are automatically rejected to access the same level of mental health services which the rest of society receives. So we have a long way to go to make them a reality.
A person with hidden differences can be taken less seriously when going through mental health simply because they appear very articulate and intelligent.
Sadly any issues that get ignored or underestimated can lead to damaging consequences
The way forward is to have patience and looking out for each other and more importantly listen and value what has been shared without critical judgement
Avoid making idealistic guidance or expectation which is unhelpful for them. Instead, show support with empathy and patience.
One small step can make a big difference
Historical Developments
Since 2018 Plus Value Awareness developed a special online content to support the event. To coincide the observing the event a new awareness project is launched specifically addresses how Mental Health affect hidden differences titled "Don't underestimate" which was updated and redesigned in 2024d
Connected projects
Related to mental health
Blog: Evaluate the risks (Mental Health)
The project director has written an insight on how everyone must evaluate and adjust mental health risks to ever changing society.
Linked with the project "Don't Underestimate Mental Health".
Blog: It's Not a Trivalisation Game (Mental Health)
The project director has written an insight on the reaility how some people with hidden differences can be taken less seriously when experences mental health.
New
for this year's event
We can't simplify Mental health
A special pop-up webpage linked with the Mental Health project "Don't Underestimate" on how Mental Health has complicated implications
Updated with a new look
for this year's event
Don't Underestimate
Focusing on how Mental Health affecting for hidden differences
Blog: Stop Normalising Shaming
Changing attitudes when Mental Health occurs
Available by the insight blog on WordPress
Blog: Stop Dividing people related to Metal Health
Challenging attitudes when hidden differences experences Mental Health
Available by the insight blog on WordPress
Explore more connected projects
by visiting the Collection index from the "Events+" feature
Other projects
to explore
from the Plus Value
Awareness family
Positive Value
The introductory project to enable to value hidden differences as citizens
Elements of Value
Combining visual art and information to explore a positive sense of value for hidden differences
Valuing Hidden Differences
Explring differences aspects on valuing hidden differences beyond understanding and acceptance
As part of the same project, explore the specific elements below
Event Information
World Mental Health Day
The annual event to enable improve awareness & understanding on Mental Health since 1992. It was developed by the World Federation of Mental Health and is supported by the World Heath Organisation a member of the United Nations.
The event presented a specific theme every year since 1994.
The World Health Organization's focus on this year's event is related to increased investment in mental health.
Mental Health is a large side-effect with the uncertain time everyone is going through in 2020. Especially when global pandemic which has affected every person on earth.
Mental Health Special
Plus Value Awarenes continues with mental health awareness online and on Social Media until the end of October extracts of original content, recommended projects together with previous created articles for Mental Health Day.
Recommended
Organisations
For more go to the website from the World Federation of Mental Health
Also
visit the websites of the organisations below who is supporting World Mental Health Day
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