The World Health Organization’s (WHO) representative in Afghanistan says that many people in the country are experiencing psychological distress due to the loss of loved ones and the hardships of life.
Dr. Edwin Ceniza Salvador said on Saturday, October 10, marking World Mental Health Day, that paying attention to mental health and caring for it are as important as physical health.
He stressed that people struggling with mental health problems should know that they are not alone and that they need support.
According to the WHO representative, listening with empathy and without judgment, supporting one another, and speaking openly about mental health can help build stronger families and healthier communities.
Salvador added that this year’s World Mental Health Day slogan, “Mental Health Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change,” highlights the importance of ensuring that people’s life stories are heard.
He concluded by urging people to listen to one another, support each other, and stand together so that no one is deprived of care and support.
World Mental Health Day is observed annually on October 10.
The day aims to raise awareness of the importance of mental health, combat the stigma associated with mental health problems, and emphasize universal access to support and treatment services.
