October 10 is marked as World Mental Health Day, a day that attempts to raise awareness of mental health issues and the crucial need to inspire action in the support of mental health.

Mental health issues are just as debilitating as physical illnesses, and need to be taken just as seriously. In Pakistan in particular, the treatment of mental illnesses as taboo or something to be ashamed of and to keep hidden away is a huge problem that causes millions to stay in pain instead of talking about their problems and seeking the help they so desperately need.

Today, lets start working on taking the mental health of ourselves and those around us more seriously.

Mental health matters!