World Mental Health Day, 2024

Embracing wholeness in a fragmented world

I invite you to pause for a moment and reflect upon the word ‘mental’ or ‘mental health’.

For how many people does this phrase carry a stigma, misunderstanding, or even discomfort?

Do you think that mental health still primarily gets reduced to just challenges or disorders rather than being seen as an integral part of overall well-being, like physical health?

Experiencing mental health challenges does not set someone apart or make them “mental.” On the contrary, it just makes them fundamentally human. Hence, in a world full of challenges—global uncertainties, collective stress, and personal anxieties—reconnecting with our inner power, cultivating balance, and having compassion for others and ourselves becomes more crucial than ever.

On #worldmentalhealthday2024, I was honoured to join a panel with leading experts to discuss how we can address mental health holistically—just as it deserves to be addressed. This event reminded us all that wholeness is possible, even when the world feels fragmented. Whether through nourishing foods and relationships, mindful breaths and actions, or simply taking a pause, every small step we take toward caring for others and ourselves is a step toward healing.

You are not alone on this journey. Let’s support each other, grow stronger, and embrace our true potential.

YouTube video of the entire webinar can be accessed here: