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21 Recs Celebrating World Mental Health Day

Now, more than ever, the need for mental health access is a necessity around the world.

World Mental Health Day October 10 promo image featuring brain and flowers.
Each year, the World Health Organization chooses a theme for World Mental Health Day, which falls on October 10.

The 2025 World Mental Health Day theme focuses on the essential nature of mental health resource access during catastrophes and emergencies. 

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Libraries are here to help connect you with resources, and that includes helping find mental health access in the community.

Here is a brief list of resources in the Des Plaines area: 

And below are recommendations for further reading and information: