World Mental Health Day

Appeared in: UPPSC-2021

Explanation

World Mental Health Day is observed globally every year on October 10.
It was initiated in 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) to promote mental health advocacy and education.
The day serves to raise awareness of mental health issues and mobilize efforts in support of mental health.
Each year, the day focuses on a specific theme to highlight a particular aspect of mental health.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

Option A: August 10 is not associated with any major global mental health observance.
Option B: September 10 is an important date, but it is designated as World Suicide Prevention Day, a related but distinct observance.
Option D: December 10 is observed as Human Rights Day, commemorating the day the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.

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Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Knowledge of international health observance days as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Nurses can use World Mental Health Day as an opportunity for community outreach, conducting mental health screenings, and providing psychoeducation in clinics, schools, and workplaces.
This day serves as a prompt for healthcare facilities to review and promote their mental health services, referral pathways, and anti-stigma policies.
Nurses can advocate for better mental health resources within their communities and challenge the stigma that prevents individuals from seeking help.

How to Approach the Question

This is a factual recall question testing your knowledge of important dates in global health.
First, identify the key phrase in the question: 'World Mental Health Day'.
Access your memory for specific dates associated with major health observances.
Evaluate the given options. The dates are all on the 10th of a month, so the key is to recall the correct month.
If you are unsure, try to use the process of elimination. For example, you might remember that September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, which allows you to eliminate that option.
Select the date that you recall is officially designated for World Mental Health Day.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Knowledge of international health observance days.
Stem keywords: World Mental Health Day
Lead-in keywords: BEST, MOST RELEVANT CLUE
Negative lead-in flag: false

Question ID

QNTYtOSBG8eunrpfXoHCxe

Reference Book

E6 Kaplan Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry-2022 (pp 1-3768 of 3768) p. 2776-2778

E6 Robert Boland, Marcia L. Verduin - Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Text of Psychiatry-Wolters Kluwer Health (2024) (pp 1-16525 of 16525) pp. 15234-15236, 15233-15235

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