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World Depression Care Day is the day that provides an opportunity for individuals worldwide to connect and care for each other, aiming to reduce the prevalence of depression and loneliness on a global scale.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound effects on lives globally, leading to widespread social distancing measures, job losses, business closures, and the loss of loved ones. These factors have contributed to a rise in feelings of loneliness and depression, often going unnoticed or unacknowledged by others or even by the individuals themselves World Depression Care Day is an annual event observed on June 22nd, with its inaugural celebration taking place on June 22, 2024. This initiative, spearheaded by a group of prominent individuals including Dr. DDnard Napattalung, a philanthropist, Dr. Vasvari Florin, a professor at the London Business School, Grig Richters, Zoul Meditation, Rarin Thongma, Chris Pang - lead actor from *The Crazy Rich Asians*, Nick Suwan, Compass Meditation, and Sister Jenna from Washington D.C., is aimed at addressing the increasing levels of isolation and depression exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Event Theme: World Depression Care Day encourages people around the world to engage in simple acts of kindness and connection. Participants are encouraged to hug everyone they see and call everyone they care about.

Social media engagement for the event is promoted through hashtags such as: - #worldhug - #cometogether - #firstsaturdayofsummer - #worlddepressioncareday

Joining Locations: The event is celebrated at iconic locations worldwide, including: - Tower Bridge in London - Eiffel Tower in Paris - Opera House in Australia - Times Square in New York - Emerald Buddha Temple in Bangkok - San Marco in Venice - Hollywood in Los Angeles - And many other locations across various countries including Vegas, Tokyo, China, Russia, India, Brazil, Indonesia, South Africa, Austria, Germany, Norway, and the Netherlands. How to Participate: Participants are encouraged to come out wherever they are, engage with fellow community members, offer hugs, and share affirmations of beauty and strength.

Websites: http://www.worlddepressioncareday.com http://www.worlddepressioncare.com http://www.worldhug.app