The Ministry of Health today joined the global community in observing World Mental Health Day 2025, reaffirming its commitment to raising awareness, promoting understanding, and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health.

This year’s observance is being held under the theme, “Mental Health in an Unequal World,” with a focus on the urgent need to support the mental health and psychosocial needs of people affected by humanitarian emergencies.

In a statement issued on Friday, the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted that crises such as natural disasters, conflicts, and public health emergencies often lead to deep emotional distress, with one in five people experiencing a mental health condition. The organization emphasized that supporting mental well-being during such times is not only essential but can save lives—helping individuals and communities recover, rebuild, and thrive.

“World Mental Health Day serves as a powerful reminder that there is no health without mental health,” the WHO stated.

“By working together—government officials, health and social care providers, school staff, and community organizations—we can ensure that everyone, especially the most vulnerable, has access to the support they need.”

The WHO also underscored the importance of investing in evidence-based, community-driven interventions to strengthen both immediate and long-term mental health care systems. These investments, it said, are crucial to empowering individuals and building more resilient communities.

As the world continues to face humanitarian and environmental challenges, the WHO called for greater collaboration, compassion, and commitment in addressing mental health.

On this World Mental Health Day, citizens everywhere are urged to unite in creating a future where mental health is valued, protected, and accessible for all—especially in times of crisis.