The United Nations Postal Administration is issuing three postage stamps on 10 October to coincide with the annual recognition of World Mental Health Day.

The United Nations recognizes World Mental Health Day each year to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and to support those living with mental health conditions. The theme for 2023 is “Mental Health is a Universal Human Right”.

The three stamps, which were illustrated and designed by Sergio Baradat of the United Nations Postal Administration represent the following:

  • Confusion, $1.50         

  • Rainy Days and Mondays, CHF 1,80

  • Mood Swings, €1,20        

Mental health is an integral part of our general health and well-being. Having good mental health means we are better able to connect, function, cope and thrive.

However, people living with mental health conditions often experience human rights violations, discrimination, and stigma. The result is that millions of people around the world suffer in silence and are greatly affected in their daily lives.

World Mental Health Day is an opportunity to strengthen our shared commitment to making mental health a priority, where anyone can exercise their human rights to access affordable, quality mental health care and where everyone can participate fully in society free from stigma and discrimination.

A souvenir card with a statement by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, and Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, will also be released.

The stamps are available online at www.unstamps.org and in-person from shops at the UN Headquarters in New York, Geneva, and Vienna where the stamps can be used for mailing.

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