April 7, 2021 marks the 71st anniversary of World Health Day. The World Health Organization began this tradition back in 1950 to celebrate the founding of the global health agency. This year’s theme is “Building a Healthier, Fairer World.” At Bayview Recovery in Washington, we commemorate the occasion by stressing the importance of personal and mental health during and after addiction treatment. Contact our team today at 855.478.3650 for more information.

What Is World Health Day About?

The 2021 theme of “Building a Healthier, Fairer World” was inspired by health care inequities underscored by the global pandemic. With many health care clinics offering extremely limited service during the COVID-19 crisis, many people were left without the care they need. This underserved population includes those suffering from substance use disorders.

As people celebrate World Health Day, they can draw attention to those without access to clean water, adequate food and housing, and medical care. Due to the nature of drug and alcohol addiction, men and women in this group are often homeless and unable to afford the treatment they need without state and government assistance.

How Did World Health Day Begin?

In 1950, the WHO started the first World Health Day. The international organization chooses a new theme each year to raise awareness about current public health problems. Substance use disorders affect people from across the globe, and the WHO has a directory of health topics on the official page of the event. We applaud their effort to raise awareness of problems such as anxiety and depression, which often lead to substance use disorders.

If you or someone you know is struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, Bayview Recovery has compassionate, licensed therapists ready to help.

Previous Year’s Themes

The directory of health topics and pages on previous years provide great resources for those looking for the global impact of suicide, addictive behaviors, depression, and other topics related to substance abuse. However, too often, personal health problems lead to a desire to self-medicate using alcohol and drugs.

In 2017, for example, WHO chose a theme based on depression, which impacts millions of people around the world. Symptoms of depression include the following:

• Suicidal thoughts and tendencies
• Persistent sadness
• Moodiness or lack of emotion
• Inability to function or complete daily tasks

If you or someone you love suffers from depression or anxiety, you may find it difficult to interact with others or live up to your work or school responsibilities. However, you don’t have to go through this alone. We offer dual diagnosis treatment that addresses both substance use disorders and mental health disorders.

Get Treatment at Bayview Recovery

When you’re looking for effective addiction treatment, it’s important to choose a center that offers comprehensive care for a variety of mental health concerns, including the following:

• Depression treatment
• Anxiety treatment
• Bipolar disorder treatment
• ADHD therapy program
• Post-traumatic stress disorder treatment
• Schizophrenia therapy program

When you come to Bayview Recovery, our admissions process includes an evaluation of your physical and psychological health. Our comprehensive approach addresses nutrition education, exercise, mental health, and substance use disorders.

The World Health Day directory is a rich resource for those looking for information on process addictions such as gambling and gaming. It also includes important information on addictive behaviors and the consequences. Furthermore, you can also reach out to the experts at Bayview Recovery for advice.

Get Support at Bayview Recovery

World Health Day celebrates personal health and wellness. At Bayview Recovery, we can help you find healthier alternatives to deal with mental health conditions. Plus, our drug and alcohol addiction treatment programs include therapy for mental health disorders. Contact us at 855.478.3650 to find out how to get started today.