Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than one billion people worldwide live with a mental disorder, yet most remain underserved. Mental disorders are a leading cause of disability; the economic consequences are staggering.

The World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) in 1992 established the World Mental Health Day to create awareness about mental health issues and to advocate for greater support for people with mental health conditions worldwide. Later, the UN adopted it and declared October 10 as World Mental Health Day.

This year's theme is "Mental Health in Humanitarian Emergencies". According to the ''world health oraganisation'' WHO, the day serves as a powerful reminder that there is no he...