The London Eye will be shining a light on World Mental Health Day by lighting up purple tonight (October 10). Purple has become the symbolic colour of World Mental Health Day, signifying unity and togetherness in the battle against the stigma around mental health.
The landmark’s purple lights will represent its ongoing commitment to raising mental health awareness and the importance of talking about mental health and wellbeing. As the London Eye can be seen from across the entire citythe landmark and its purple glow will provide an important reminder for Londoners to take care of their mental and emotional wellbeingand check-in on those around them.
World Mental Health Day 2024
World Mental Health day takes place every year on October 10and each year, the World Federation of Mental Health sets a theme for the day. This year’s official theme is “workplace mental health“, highlighting a very pressing issue of burnout, which affects many workers and workplaces in our fast-paced world. This year, Mental Health UK are calling for everybody to take shared responsibility for workplace mental health, working together to in educate one another and provide support for each other to create healthier and happier working environments.
Mental health conditions impact the lives of many people across the city. The importance of people being able to access help and information on coping strategies is vital. Mental Health UK are passionate about spreading awareness and have many resources available to those who needs them. London is a bright, brilliant, but bloody overwhelming place. It’s never been so important to be kind to yourself and to everybody around you – when the London Eye reminds you to be, and when it doesn’t.
Find out more about World Mental Health Day and Mental Health UK here.
