Today, October 10th, 2025, we celebrate World Mental Health Day. This year’s theme is Mental Pause. The purpose of the day is to remind us that mental health matters to everyone – and that it’s okay to take a break amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
A mental pause can be exactly what you need: a ten-minute breather, a walk in the forest, some stretching, or even a quiet moment with a cup of tea. The most important thing is to stop, listen to yourself, and give your mind space to recover.
This evening, starting at 6 PM, you can join a shared mental pause by lighting up something green – perhaps your window or an object that’s meaningful to you. Together, we’ll shine a green light for mental health.

At Niemikotisäätiö, promoting mental health is part of our everyday work. Today, we especially want to encourage everyone to pause and ask themselves and others: How are you doing?
Let’s show our support for mental health together – by wearing green, lighting up our windows, or spreading positivity on social media with the hashtags #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalPause #GreenLightForMentalHealth.
💚 Warm wishes and gentle mental pauses from all of us at Niemikotisäätiö.