As the world marks Mental Health Day, Jehovah’s Witnesses have made the issue a global priority.
World Mental Day is marked every year on October 10 to raise awareness about mental health around the world and to mobilize efforts to support those experiencing mental health issues. This campaign has been spearheaded by the World Health Organization (WHO) Since 2013.
The spokesman for Jehovah’s Witnesses in Nigeria, Olusegun Eroyemi, notes that there is a lack of awareness about mental health, and people easily attribute the condition to various factors that only worsen the plight of victims.
“Mental health can be managed, and care givers need care,” Eroyemi said.
According to him, the jw.org website provides materials in a variety of languages on subjects like: “Do You Need Tranquilizers to Cope?”, “How to Deal with Isolation”, “What You Should Know About Mental Disorders”, “Teen Depression—Why?”
“Additionally, there are videos and real-life stories that are helpful. These materials can be downloaded for free.
“As life becomes more difficult to cope with, the effect on mental health becomes more observable,” he said.
He explained that Jehovah’s Witnesses will continue to share the Bible’s comforting message that gives hope to everyone.
He said all are invited to visit www.jw.org and use the resources available to cope with mental health and provide the needed care for affected persons.
The theme for this year, according to the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), is “Make mental health for all a global priority.
