Today schools, charities and other community organisations are hosting events across Suffolk and north Essex to raise awareness of mental health issues.
Throughout the day we will be bringing you pictures and updates of what is being done to mark World Mental Health Day in our area.
In Bury St Edmunds West Suffolk College tweeted: "On #WorldMentalHealthDay we are very proud to announce the introduction of our trained #MentalHealth first aiders in our student welfare team."
Let us know what you are doing to mark World Mental Health Day by using the hashtag #WMHDSuffolk or #WMHDEssex or email suzanne.day@archant.co.uk.
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