World Mental Health Day

October 10

October 10, 2022

The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world, global mental health education, and advocacy against social stigma.

It provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to improve mental health care worldwide.

2025 Theme: Empowering the Future: Building an Inclusive, Safe, and Open Web.

World Mental Health Day was celebrated for the first time on October 10, 1992, at the initiative of Deputy Secretary General Richard Hunter. Up until 1994, the day had no specific theme other than general promoting mental health advocacy and educating the public.

100-day Run against Bullying - Marco Matteazzi

Feb 14, 2025

Udine, Italy

May 24, 2025

Firenze, Italy

The 24-year old Marco ran 100 marathons in 100 cities to prove that limits are only in our heads. He wants to inspire people to believe in themselves, to overcome their mental and physical barriers, and to take control of their lives. This challenge is also an opportunity to create a community of people who are not afraid to go further. He transformed a past of bullying related to his weight into a source of inspiration for others, demonstrating that everyone can become the architect of their own success. His message is clear: “Limits exist only in our heads .” To test...

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The Man That Can Project - Lachie Stuart

Jan 22, 2025

Alaska, USA

Mar 20, 2025

Brisbane, Australia

Over the past 8 years, I’ve been on a mission to sort out my mental health. From psychology to NLP, meditation, and improving key areas of my life—I’ve tried it all. Mental health is impacted by so many factors, yet it’s something we don’t talk about enough or take the time to work on. Life is full of seasons, and to thrive, we must learn to move with them. That’s why I’m so grateful to Channel 7 for following this journey as we aim to raise over $100,000 for mental health through the Mental Awareness Foundation and inspire 500+ people...

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Ann Asparro Run 2024 - Jay Asparro

Oct 28, 2024

Plainview, New York

Nov 3, 2024

Plainview, New York

Since November 2016, Jay Asparro has set and achieved audacious running goals every year, to raise awareness and donations for caregivers. Watching his grandmother sliding away was devastating for Jay Asparro and his family, so he made the commitment to help families who have a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s. Jay honors his grandmother, Ann Asparro, by supporting the CAREGIVER and The Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia Center. He has already raised over $250,000 for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. This year, Jay will run 7 marathons in 7 days, starting on October 28, 2024! His last marathon of the week...

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Run Across America for Mental Health - Greg Nance

Apr 25, 2022

New York City, USA

Jul 17, 2022

Ocean Shore, WA, USA

3,000 miles to celebrate 3,000 days sober. “I celebrated 10 years sober on December 29, 2021. To commemorate the milestone, I’m aiming to run 3,000 miles between NYC and Seattle to explore America’s addiction epidemic and boost youth mental health. For years I was in denial about my struggles with alcohol and painkillers. Fearing the stigma, I felt isolated and alone. But as I’ve slowly opened up, I’ve realized that my struggles are far more common than I imagined. 40 million Americans — or 1 in 7 — suffer from substance or alcohol addiction. As I run across America, I...

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First Winter Badwater - Marshall Ulrich

Feb 21, 2021

Badwater, CA, USA

Feb 27, 2021

Mt Whitney, CA, USA

From February 21 through Feb 27, 2021, Marshall Ulrich completed the first-ever Winter Badwater in California, USA! The 69-year old running legend crossed the desert on foot from the Badwater Basin at 282 feet below sea level in Death Valley National Park to the Whitney Portal closure gate above Lone Pine, (the typical Badwater ultramarathon course), then climbed to the 14,508-foot summit of Mount Whitney via the Mountaineer’s Route. The lowest to the highest points in the continental US. Marshall completed this crossing in honor of his dear friend, and always and forever Stray Dog Mark Macy, who has early...

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Melbourne to Darwin - Andre Jones

Mar 12, 2017

Melbourne, Australia

Jun 13, 2017

Darwin, Australia

In 2017 Andre, a Royal Australian Navy vet, took two-weeks unpaid leave to run solo from Melbourne to Darwin, 3,700kms, to raise funds and awareness for Beyond Blue. Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live. Being a carer for a family member who suffers from depression, Andre said: “They talk about the statistics and it’s obvious that not enough is being done so I’m doing this in an effort to raise money and raise the awareness of the work Beyond Blue does in...

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The World Jog - Tony Mangan

Oct 25, 2010

Dublin, Ireland

Oct 27, 2014

Dublin, Ireland

At age 56, Tony Mangan became the oldest world runner by completing a 50.000 km distance run around the world in 1461 days, while raising money for Aware, a charity that helps to defeat depression. He explored 41 countries on 5 continents. “I’m moving around my dream,” he said. Tony didn’t start running until he was almost 30. “I have always considered myself to be an average runner. In school, I was even bullied for I was a sports wimp. Through hard work, dedication, perseverance, self-belief and a strong mind I succeeded in not only running around the world but breaking four...

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Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer’s Association wants to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. The Alzheimer’s Association is a voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our Vision: A world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia® Our Mission: The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

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Mental Awareness Foundation

The Mental Awareness Foundation was created with the goal of spreading the message of suicide prevention, and raising awareness of depression and mental health issues by empowering organisations and individuals. Everything we do here at MAf we do to increase the funding we are able to deliver to mental health charities and not-for-profits working on the frontline, and to empower every day Australians to take their mental health journey one step at a time. We are all in this together when it comes to suicide prevention and mental health, so reach out to your friends and family to show your...

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Run Far Foundation

Run Far Foundation funds youth-led volunteer projects across America to enable meaningful community service and help young people find purpose, have fun, and stay healthy.

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Beyond Blue

3 million Australians are living with anxiety or depression.Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live. For years now, Beyond Blue has been doing as much work as possible to encourage people to learn about the symptoms and types of stress, anxiety and depression, which they could face or may already be experiencing. In Australia, it’s estimated that 45 per cent of people will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. In any one year, around 1 million Australian adults have depression, and over 2 million have anxiety....

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Aware

Aware is the Irish national organization providing free support, education and information services to those impacted by anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and related mood conditions. Aware was founded in 1985 by Dr. Patrick McKeon and a small but dedicated team of volunteers, many of whom had their own personal experience with depression, or bipolar disorder. The organisation developed in response to the clear need for information, understanding and support, both for individuals who had a diagnosis of depression or bipolar as well as family members supporting a loved one. Since then, what began as one support group in Dublin has...

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Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center

Offering hands-on services that provide respite, support and stimulating programs. Making a positive difference — one person, one family, one community at a time. “At the Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia Center our mission is to improve the quality of life for those living with Alzheimer’s disease and related forms of dementia, and their caregivers. We actively work to achieve this mission through programs for all stages of Alzheimer’s, Caregiver Support Groups, in-home respite solutions, transportation options, and additional services. We are passionate about what we do — it’s in our roots. Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia Center was originally founded by five Long...

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