The World Health Organisation estimates that 1 in 4 people will need mental health care at some point in their lives.

WMHD is observed globally on October 10 every year under different theses. The WMHD theme this year is "Building Resilience Together".

Mental Health Week raises community awareness about mental health issues and is held every October to coincide with WMHD.

This year, Mental Health Week runs from October 9 to 15. On the WMHD and during the Mental Health Week, healthcare organisations, NGOs, medical universities and colleges across the country including Lahore will organise seminars, walks and lectures to highlight the problems relating to mental sickness and responsibilities of public, especially the relatives of mentally retarded people.

According to an estimation, around 450 million people worldwide have a mental health problem. By the year 2020, the WHO has projected that depression will be the second leading cause of disability in the world.