Was installed in 1992 year on the initiative of the World Federation of Mental Health (World Federation for Mental Health) and is celebrated annually 10 October to raise public awareness of mental health issues and ways to improve it, as well as prevention
and treatment of mental disorders.

The world is currently experiencing unprecedented impacts from the current global health emergency, caused by COVID-19, which has also impacted the mental health of millions of people. Anxiety level, of fear, isolation, social distancing and restrictions, insecurities and emotional disorders, experienced in the world, has become widespread, as the world fights for it, to take control of the virus and find solutions.

Fear is a normal reaction in situations, accompanied by feelings of uncertainty and insecurity. But sometimes fear is expressed in forms, capable of causing pain or harm to others.

Residents of Minsk in crisis and difficult life situations can contact the emergency psychological assistance service by phone

+375 17 352-44-44

+375 17 304-43-70

Emergency psychological assistance to children and adolescents is carried out through the "Hotline" 8(017)263-03-03 (to 18:00)

Help is provided free of charge, anonymously, 24/7.

Mental health is a human right,
and it should be available to everyone.

Mental health is a state of complete spiritual well-being of a person, characterized by his ability to adequately perceive the surrounding reality, your mental state
and behavior, and not just the absence of mental disorders (diseases).

Take good care of your mental health. Remember, that each of us has the ability to take a range of actions, which will help us preserve our mental health and help loved ones, those in need of additional care and support.

Listen to the advice of health professionals.

Some tips, which may be useful to you.

Try to stick to your usual daily routine as much as possible or start a new one.

• Get up and go to bed at the same time every day.
• Maintain personal hygiene.
• Maintain a healthy diet and eating routine.
• Maintain regular physical activity.
• Set aside time for work and time for rest.
• Make time for your favorite activities.

Spend less time reading the news. Старайтесь снизить количество времени, how much time you spend watching, reading
or listening to the news, that cause you stress
or bitterness.

It is important to maintain social contacts. Поддерживайте регулярные контакты с близкими, if necessary by phone
and via the Internet.

Alcohol consumption. Ограничьте или полностью исключите употребление алкоголя. Don't start drinking alcoholic beverages, if you've never done this before. Avoid drinking alcohol as a means of coping with fear, anxiety, boredom and social isolation. Drinking alcoholic beverages does not protect against viral or other infections. Just the opposite, Alcohol abuse is associated with an increased risk of infectious diseases and a poor prognosis for treatment. It's also important to know, that drinking alcohol
may prevent a person from taking necessary precautions
and prevention to protect against infection.

Time, in front of a screen. Обращайте внимание на то, how much time do you spend in front of a screen each day?. You follow
then, to take regular breaks.

If necessary, seek psychiatric help, psychological help. Психиатрическая помощь – специализированная медицинская помощь, including psychotherapeutic, psychoneurological, drug treatment, including medical prevention, diagnostics, treatment of mental disorders (diseases) and medical rehabilitation of patients.

Psychological assistance – a set of measures, aimed at assisting citizens in preventing, resolving psychological problems, overcoming the consequences of crisis situations, including by activating citizens’ own capabilities for independent prevention, resolution of emerging psychological problems, overcoming the consequences of crisis situations and creating the necessary conditions for this, to inform citizens about the causes of psychological problems and ways, means of their prevention and resolution, for personal development, her self-improvement and self-realization.