Wonca Working Party on Mental Health World mental Health Day presentation Dr Patt Franciosi (USA) Call to Action World Mental Health Day 2010

2. The World Federation for Mental Health envisions a world in which mental health is a priority for all people, and where public policies and programs reflect the crucial importance of mental health in the lives of individuals. WFMH’s Mission is to promote the advancement of mental health awareness, prevention of mental disorders, advocacy, and best practice recovery-focused interventions worldwide.

4. RICHARD C. HUNTER, DEPUTY SECRETARY GENERAL OF WFMH FROM 1983 THROUGH 2002, ENVISIONED WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY AS A GLOBAL AND UNIFIED EFFORT TO PROMOTE GREATER PUBLIC AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL ILLNESS. HIS DREAM CONTINUES TO BE REALIZED EACH YEAR ON OCTOBER 10 – NOW CELEBRATED ANNUALLY AS WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY IN OVER 100 COUNTRIES!

7. 2010 WMHDay Campaign Theme “ Mental Health and CHRONIC PHYSICAL ILLNESSES”

12. Mental Health and Chronic Illnesses messages to patients: Maintain a hopeful outlook. An optimistic outlook enables you to expect that good things will happen in your life. Try visualizing what you want, rather than worrying about what you fear. Take care of yourself. Pay attention to your own needs and feelings. Engage in activities that you enjoy and find relaxing. Exercise regularly. Taking care of yourself helps to keep your mind and body primed to deal with situations that require resilience. and body primed to deal with situations that require resilience. and body primed to deal with situations that require resilience. and body primed to deal with situations that require resilience. and body primed to deal with situations that require resilience. and body primed to deal with situations that require resilience. and body primed to deal with situations that require resilience. and body primed to deal with situations that require resilience. and body primed to deal with situations that require resilience. and body primed to deal with situations that require resilience. and body primed to deal with situations that require resilience. and body primed to deal with situations that require resilience. and body primed to deal with situations that require resilience. 12

25. 2007 RICHARD C. HUNTER WMHDAY AWARD OF EXCELLENCE AGARWAL NEUROPSYCHIATRIC CENTER

26. 2008 RICHARD C. HUNTER WMHDAY AWARD OF EXCELLENCE MENTAL HEALTH WELFARE & AWARENESS TRUST