
World Mental Health Day is October 10
October 7, 2024On October 10 — World Mental Health Day — mental health organizations and advocates will come together to speak out for better mental health supports in the workplace as part of this year’s theme, “Mental Health at Work.” More than 60% of the global population is employed, making workplace metal health a vital issue for governments, employers and employees to address. Ensuring caregivers and parents have adequate mental health support in the workplace is critical, as the mental health of caregivers significantly impacts that of children and youth. Conversely, childhood mental disorders can also have considerable consequences for families, including parents having to miss work to address their child’s mental health needs. To learn more about the high burden associated with childhood mental disorders, see Vol. 16, No. 2 of the Children’s Mental Health Research Quarterly.