WORLD Mental Health Day is celebrated on Oct 10 each year. The day is significant in drawing attention to issues concerning not only mental illness but mental well- being as well. The day has also been declared a green ribbon day and people are encouraged to wear one for a few days to a week to increase awareness of mental health.
In Malaysia we had the extraordinary occasion when the King consented to have the green ribbon pinned on him, thereby highlighting the importance of giving attention to the issue of mental health not only in Malaysia but globally as well.