World Mental Health Forum 2025

Every 40 seconds, someone dies by suicide, resulting in more than 700,000 deaths around the world each year. —World Health Organization (WHO). And those who try but don't succeed are estimated to be 20 times as many. This stunning reality underscores the urgent need for more open conversations, education, and support surrounding public mental health and wellbeing.

There are probably as many attempts to explain suicide as there are human beings. Our experience of life says that no reason is the one. Because while every brook and river eventually flows into the sea, each does so after its very own marvelous, breathtaking and unspeakable journey. And while it seems to be generally accepted that grief is a natural reaction to significant loss, how can we say that ending one's life by suicide isn't a natural reaction to apparently endless significant lack of conditions to thrive? So how is suicide not the ultimate expression of grief? —Margot and Harald Walter Azmann, CEOs at World Mental Health Forum

And what do you get when you invite 30+ speakers from around the world to talk about their lived experience and what they are inspired most to share with others at this particular moment in time? Pure inspiration and unbelievable energy. From addressing teen anxiety to transforming grief into purpose, their presentations and discussions ignited gratitude, respect, and greater understanding of each other.

Thank you Gill Tiney and Collaboration Global for co-organizing and sponsoring our premiere event, with many to follow in the coming years. See the entire past program at World Mental Health Forum 2024.

As its theme encouraged us to do, always remember that whatever you are facing and called upon to deal with at this time, IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT, but ultimately our responsibility to respond in the most constructive way that we are capable of – and human beings are very capable.

Looking forward to WMHF 2025, we invite you to join our journey, with next year's theme set to be "Ubuntu: I Am Because We Are." Sign up for attending World Mental Health Forum October 3–10, 2025 on LinkedIn and Eventbrite.

Ubuntu (meaning humanity in Bantu) describes a set of closely related African-origin value systems that emphasize the interconnectedness of individuals with their surrounding societal and physical worlds. 'Ubuntu' is sometimes translated as 'I am because we are' (also 'I am because you are'), or 'humanity towards others'. In Xhosa, the latter is used, but often in a more philosophical sense, to mean 'the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity'.

Help us cultivate a world where public mental health and wellbeing are prioritized and stigma is dismantled. With your support, we can ensure that the voices of millions are finally heard and that adequate resources are available for those in need. Together, we are making a difference.

All the best and with much love,

Margot and Harald Walter Azmann, CEOs

The success of WMHF 2024 is an exciting testament to the power of connection and your financial contributions, large and small, will keep us moving forward. Please make a donation, share this invitation freely, and consider becoming part of our volunteer fundraising team. It's very simple but has far-reaching effect.

World Mental Health Forum. Have a wonderful life. ✨ We are establishing a global exchange of most up to date information and best practice by presenting mental health thought leaders and changemakers in regular newsletters, live podcasts, and annual conferences around the world. Because mental health and wellbeing are everyone's business.

If you would like to present yourself and your work in one of our future events and/or recommend someone, you are welcome to get in touch at office at worldmentalhealthforum.com. A 100% charitable initiative rather than a self-serving enterprise.

Important: Suicide is preventable and support is available. You don't have to go through anything alone. If you are struggling, need support with your mental health, or have experienced a traumatic event, consider contacting a helpline worldwide via online chat, text or phone. It's free, anonymous and confidential. LifeLine International www.findahelpline.com

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