Imagine a world where mental health isn't just whispered about in hushed tones—it's celebrated, understood, and prioritized on a global scale. That's the bold vision behind World Mental Health Day 2025, and the upcoming webinar promises to unpack it all in a way that's accessible to everyone. But here's where it gets intriguing: how do we bridge the gap between awareness and real action? Stick around, because this event might just change the way you think about mental well-being.
Welcome to the World Mental Health Day 2025 Webinar, an engaging online session brought to you by the World Health Organization (WHO). If you're new to this, WHO is the United Nations' specialized agency dedicated to international public health, working tirelessly to ensure everyone, everywhere, can live healthier lives. This webinar isn't just another talk—it's a chance to explore pressing issues in mental health, share insights, and connect with experts from around the globe. Scheduled for 10 October 2025, from 14:00 to 15:00 CET, it's designed to be inclusive, informative, and interactive, making complex topics feel approachable even for beginners.
To get the most out of this page, feel free to choose your preferred language from the selection menu at the top. Now, let's navigate through the WHO website's structure together—think of it as a friendly guide to a treasure trove of health resources. Starting from the home page (accessible at https://www.who.int/), you can dive into a wealth of information. For instance, the Health Topics section (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/health-topics) covers everything from A to Z, with links to specific categories like All topics (https://www.who.int/health-topics/), and alphabetical breakdowns such as A (https://www.who.int/health-topics/#A), B (https://www.who.int/health-topics/#B), and so on up to Z (https://www.who.int/health-topics/#Z). This makes it easy to find details on conditions or issues that matter to you.
Under Resources (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/health-topics/resources), you'll find practical tools like Fact sheets (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/health-topics/resources/fact-sheets), which are concise summaries of key health data; Facts in pictures (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/health-topics/resources/facts-in-pictures), visual aids that simplify complex stats; Multimedia (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/health-topics/resources/multimedia) for videos and infographics; Podcasts (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/health-topics/resources/podcasts) to listen on the go; Publications (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/health-topics/resources/publications) for in-depth reports; Questions and answers (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/health-topics/resources/questions-and-answers) to clarify doubts; and Tools and toolkits (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/health-topics/resources/tools-and-toolkits) for hands-on guidance. And this is the part most people miss: the Popular section (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/health-topics/popular) highlights trending topics, such as Dengue (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/health-topics/popular/dengue), Endometriosis (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/health-topics/popular/endometriosis), Excessive heat (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/health-topics/popular/excessive-heat), Herpes (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/health-topics/popular/herpes), Mental disorders (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/health-topics/popular/mental-disorders)—perfect for understanding how mental health intersects with physical well-being—and Mpox (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/health-topics/popular/mpox).
Shifting gears to global perspectives, the Countries section (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/countries) lets you explore health data by location. Check out All countries (https://www.who.int/countries), with alphabetical lists from A (https://www.who.int/countries/#A) to Z (https://www.who.int/countries/#Z). Regions (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/countries/regions) break it down further: Africa (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/countries/regions/africa), Americas (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/countries/regions/americas), Europe (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/countries/regions/europe), Eastern Mediterranean (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/countries/regions/eastern-mediterranean), South-East Asia (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/countries/regions/south-east-asia), and Western Pacific (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/countries/regions/western-pacific). For a deeper dive, WHO in countries (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/countries/who-in-countries) includes Data by country (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/countries/who-in-countries/data-by-country), Country presence (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/countries/who-in-countries/country-presence), Country cooperation strategies (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/countries/who-in-countries/country-cooperation-strategies), Country office profiles (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/countries/who-in-countries/country-office-profiles), and Strengthening country offices (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/countries/who-in-countries/country-strengthening).
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Data (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/data) is where numbers tell stories. Data at WHO (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/data/data-at-who) includes the Data hub (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/data/data-at-who/data-hub), Global Health Estimates (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/data/data-at-who/global-health-estimates), Mortality (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/data/data-at-who/mortality), and Health inequality (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/data/data-at-who/health-inequality). Dashboards (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/data/dashboards) visualize progress, like Triple Billion Progress (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/data/dashboards/triple-billion-progress), Health Inequality Monitor (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/data/dashboards/health-inequality-monitor), Delivery for impact (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/data/dashboards/delivery-for-impact), and COVID-19 dashboard (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/data/dashboards/covid-19-dashboard). Data collection (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/data/data-collection) covers Classifications (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/data/data-collection/classifications), SCORE (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/data/data-collection/score), Surveys (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/data/data-collection/surveys), Civil registration and vital statistics (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/data/data-collection/civil-registration-and-vital-statistics), Routine health information systems (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/data/data-collection/routine-health-information-systems), Harmonized health facility assessment (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/data/data-collection/harmonized-health-facility-assessment), and GIS centre for health (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/data/data-collection/gis-centre-for-health). Reports (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/data/reports) feature World Health Statistics (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/data/reports/world-health-statistics) and UHC global monitoring report (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/data/reports/uhc-global-monitoring-report).
Finally, About WHO (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/about-us) gives insight into the organization. About WHO (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/about-us/about) includes Partnerships (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/about-us/about/partnerships-and-collaboration), Committees and advisory groups (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/about-us/about/expert-groups), Collaborating centres (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/about-us/about/collaborating-centres), Technical teams (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/about-us/about/teams), Organizational structure (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/about-us/about/structure), and Who we are (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/about-us/about/who-we-are). Our work (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/about-us/our-work) outlines Activities (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/about-us/our-work/activities), Initiatives (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/about-us/our-work/initiatives), General Programme of Work (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/about-us/our-work/global-programme-of-work), and WHO Academy (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/about-us/our-work/who-academy). Funding (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/about-us/who-funding) discusses Investment in WHO (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/about-us/who-funding/investment-case) and WHO Foundation (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/about-us/who-funding/who-foundation). Accountability (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/about-us/accountability) covers External audit (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/about-us/accountability/audit), Financial statements (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/about-us/accountability/financial-statements), Internal audit and investigations (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/about-us/accountability/internal-audit-and-investigations), Programme Budget (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/about-us/accountability/budget), and Results reports (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/about-us/accountability/results-report). Governance (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/about-us/governance) includes Governing bodies (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/about-us/governance/governing-bodies-website), World Health Assembly (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/about-us/governance/wha), Executive Board (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/about-us/governance/eb), and Member States Portal (https://www.who.int/mega-menu/about-us/governance/member-states-portal).
Quick links back to the top: Home (https://www.who.int/), Newsroom (https://www.who.int/news-room), Events (https://www.who.int/news-room/events), Detail (https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail), and of course, the World Mental Health Day 2025 Webinar itself.
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But here's the controversial twist: Is mental health truly a 'global priority,' or does it still get overshadowed by physical health crises? Some argue that stigma persists because society views mental issues as 'less real'—what do you think? Does prioritizing mental health mean deprioritizing other areas, or can we do both? Share your thoughts in the comments below—do you agree, disagree, or have a counterpoint? Let's spark a conversation!
