World Mental Health Day 2024: This year’s theme focuses on workplace stress

World Mental Health Day 2024 urges people to take stock and prioritize collective wellbeing.

On October 10, the world will celebrate another pivotal World Mental Health Day. This year’s official theme, “It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace,” highlights the importance of fostering supportive work environments.

Gone are the days when work and mental health existed in separate bubbles. With burnout, anxiety, and job-related stress all on the rise, they’re intertwined more than ever before. From dealing with chronic stress to depressive episodes, it’s clear that avoiding conversations about mental health at work is no longer optional. This year’s theme serves as a call to action to stop treating mental health as an afterthought, and embed it into the very fabric of workplace culture.