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News-Medical speaks to Prof. Charlotte Hanlon, psychiatrist and researcher, about her work within the field of Global Mental Health and the importance of raising awareness around this year's theme, "Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority."

It’s time to decriminalise suicide globally. This World Mental Health Day, we owe it to millions of silent sufferers.

Disorder. when you look back i saw evidence of jesses mental distress when she was very young. she would rub her fingers like this, you know, when she was anxious until it was raw, sometimes bleeding. and now that would be a major red flag. >> you face a stigma that can be as painful as the disease itself. >> we have over the last ten years learned a tremendous amount about stigma, about how toxic it is. her son was diagnosed with schizophrenia. >> ive been living with schizophrenia for 11 years...

Office. committee chairman bennie thompson says the committee has proof. for more than 15 years, cnn heroes has been honoring everyday people, changing the world. well, tonight, were taking a look at some famous names who are working to make a difference, as well. in fact, heres actor glenn close. >> ive always said that mental health is a family affair. when my sister, jess, came to me and said that i need help because i cant stop thinking of killing myself, it was like a bolt out of nowhere....