World Mental Health Day in Spain: The 024 Helpline Handled 204,449 Contacts in 2025
October 10 is World Mental Health Day, which this year is marked worldwide under the theme "Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change." In Spain, the Ministry of Health used the date to remind the public of Línea 024, the state helpline for suicidal behaviour, available free of charge, confidentially and anonymously 24 hours a day, every day of the year, staffed by professionals who can activate the 112 emergency services when needed.
Spanish reporting for the day put the service's 2025 volume at 204,449 contacts handled, as demand for public mental health care continues to grow. Health authorities stress that early, stigma-free access to help is the fastest way to cut risk.
The day was also marked publicly in Spain in other ways: the state postal company Correos issued a stamp dedicated to World Mental Health Day featuring the 024 number, part of a campaign to put the number in as many homes as possible.
Mental health policy, and suicide prevention in particular, has become a permanent item in Spain's public debate, with the government expanding community services and the 024 line as its front door. (Source: Ministry of Health, Spain)
Source: Ministry of Health, Spain
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