THEME: MENTAL HEALTH AND AGEING (Last Updated On: ) WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY: OCTOBER 10, 1999 THEME: MENTAL HEALTH AND AGEING World Mental Health Day was first proclaimed by the World Federation for Mental Health in 1992. The Day is co-sponsored by the World Health Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations. Participants are encouraged to use the 1999 theme, “Mental Health And Ageing” when planning activities. You are welcome, however, to address whatever issue is most appropriate to your community’s needs. PLANNING KIT CONTENTS The World Federation for Mental Health: How Do I Become A WFMH Participant?; Membership Application; Listing of Regional Vice Presidents SECTION ONE: 1999 Theme, Mental Heath and Ageing: An Overview; Mental Illness and the Elderly; Caregivers Face Depression Risk; A Global Perspective On Ageing; Ageing and Good Health SECTION TWO: Raising Public Awareness, Taking Action: The Stigma of Mental Illness; Campaigning On Ageing Issues; International Year of Older Persons — designated listing of National Focal Points SECTION THREE: Involving Public Leaders, Publicizing Your Event: Proclamation (to be signed by an appropriate public official); International Committee of Woman Leaders for Mental Health; Publicity Materials SECTION FOUR: Examples of Successful Programs: Youth Records Old Wisdom; Mayors of Canada Join Together; The Health Education Authority of England; Senior Peer Counseling Programs SECTION FIVE: Reference Information: Report Form; Working With Funders Locally; United Nations International Year of Older Persons — Principals for Older Persons SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS: World Federation for Mental Health Mission Statement Membership Brochure