On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for working collectively to create environments where conversations about mental health become more mainstream.
This year’s theme of World Mental Health Day–“Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies”– emphasises the need to ensure that mental health services are accessible and available to everyone, especially in times of emergencies, such as natural disasters, conflicts, or pandemics.
“Mental health is a fundamental part…”: PM Modi
Through the social media platform X, PM Modi wrote, “World Mental Health Day serves as a powerful reminder that mental health is a fundamental part of our overall well-being.”
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He also emphasised that this day underscores the importance of reflecting and extending compassion to others in this fast-paced world.
“In a fast-paced world, this day underscores the importance of reflecting and extending compassion to others. Let us also work collectively to create environments where conversations around mental health become more mainstream”, PM said.
PM Modi complimented people working in the field of mental health and helping others heal and find happiness.
World Mental Health Day serves as a powerful reminder that mental health is a fundamental part of our overall well-being. In a fast-paced world, this day underscores the importance of reflecting and extending compassion to others. Let us also work collectively to create…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 10, 2025
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“….prioritise our emotional and mental well-being”: JP Nadda
On this day, JP Nadda, BJP President, also emphasised raising awareness and encouraging open conversations about mental health.
“Today, we observe World Mental Health Day, which reminds us to prioritise our emotional and mental well-being. This day gives us an opportunity to raise awareness and encourage open conversations about mental health”, Nadda wrote.
He also advocated for working together to build a society that promotes care, understanding and timely access to mental health services for all.
Today, we observe World Mental Health Day, which reminds us to prioritize our emotional and mental well-being. This day gives us an opportunity to raise awareness and encourage open conversations about mental health.
This year’s theme, “Access to Services – Mental Health in… pic.twitter.com/a0UzLfvorv
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) October 10, 2025
World Mental Health Day:
World Mental Health Day is observed annually on October 10, aiming at raising awareness about mental health issues, promoting mental well-being, and advocating for support and resources for individuals struggling with mental health conditions.
It was initiated by Deputy Secretary General Richard Hunter and first observed on October 10, 1992. It was later supported by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), a global mental health organisation with members and contacts in over 150 countries.
