October 10 marks World Mental Health Day, a moment for global reflection on wellbeing. According to the World Health Organization's 2025 report, over 1 billion people live with a mental disorder, and about 332 million – nearly 4% of the world – faced depressive disorders in 2021. These numbers remind us that mental health is a shared challenge across borders.
Enter the new Health Talk trailer, a 30-minute documentary preview from CGTN that delves into the "keys" of depression. It features acclaimed Chinese pianist Kong Xiangdong candidly sharing his eight-year journey with depression, alongside insights from two leading psychologists from the Chinese mainland: Zhao Min, president of Shanghai Mental Health Center, and Wang Gang, president of Beijing Anding Hospital (Capital Medical University). Their expert perspectives break down complex symptoms, treatment paths, and the power of personal stories in destigmatizing mental disorders.
Coming this October, the full documentary aims to spark conversation and compassion worldwide. As stories from the Chinese mainland resonate with universal themes, viewers are invited to tune in, reflect on their own mental health, and support those around them. This World Mental Health Day, let's unlock understanding together.
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