World Mental Health Day: an opportunity to kick-start a massive scale-up in investment in mental health Geneva, 27 August 2020 -Mental health is one of the most neglected areas of public health. Close to 1 billion people are living with a mental disorder, 3 million people die every year from the harmful use of alcohol
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The World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) supports the campaign: “Support. Don’t Punish”
“Support. Don’t Punish” is a global advocacy campaign to raise awareness of the harms caused by the criminalization of people who use drugs. The campaign was created in 2013, in acknowledgement to the need to change laws and policies which impede access to harm reduction interventions, and to promote respect for the human rights of
WFMH Condemns all Forms of Racism and Calls for an End to Inequalities, Racism and Police Brutality
The World Federation for Mental Health calls for an end to all forms of racial discrimination across the world and in solidarity supports the outcry against racism and police brutality exposed in the United States after the death of Mr George Floyd. His untimely death has magnified racism, inequalities, police brutality and injustices against black
COVID 19 – Greater Protection Needed in Psychiatric Hospitals
The World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) is deeply concerned about the mental health crisis in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The World Federation for Mental Health reiterates its appeal to countries and their governments to promote national mental health plans for managing the mental-health consequences of COVID-19. As is seen globally, there is
Appointment of Secretary General
It is with great pleasure that we congratulate Prof Gabriel Ivbijaro on his appointment to the position of Secretary General of the World Federation for Mental Health as of 1 June 2020. We officially welcome him during these turbulent times globally. We believe that, now more than ever, his leadership will ensure that we continue
Policy Brief: COVID-19 and the Need for Action on Mental Health
Although the COVID-19 crisis is, in the first instance, a physical health crisis, it has the seeds of a major mental health crisis as well, if action is not taken. Good mental health is critical to the functioning of society at the best of times. It must be front and centre of every country’s response
VR-20 Live Music Fundraiser 2nd May 2020
The Coronavirus has affected thousands of people worldwide with the number of confirmed deaths and infections increasing daily. This unprecedented global crisis has seen governments institute lockdown measures across contents to contain the spread of this highly infectious virus in an attempt to save lives. For the first time, the mental health of all people
Mental Health and COVID- 19
Appeal for National Plans for Mental Health during the Coronavirus Global Emergency The World Federation for Mental Health appeals to all countries and their governments to ensure that national mental health plans are designed to manage the mental health consequences of the global coronavirus health emergency. Mental health is a precious commodity and a national
World Mental Health Congress London 2022
“Mental health: a global priority” June 28th – July 1st, 2022. Central Hall Westminster Storey’s Gate – London – SW1H 9NH www.wfmh2022.com – info@wfmh2022.com
Mental Health Considerations during COVID-19 Outbreak
6 March 2020 In January 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus disease in Hubei Province, China to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. WHO stated there is a high risk of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spreading to other countries around the world. WHO and public
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